My maint needed light was on. we took our 3 cars here for years. I called @ 440 pm & they were willing to take me on a Friday night. I preferred to go in @ 9 am Saturday morning. They were fine with that, no pressure. I was there a bit early & Jesus was kind enough to come out & get me, let me in while he opened the shop. Took care of my oil change, changed my filters & I was on my way. All though there's been a hiccup in management recently. Jonathon's kind, loving family has stepped up and keeps the shop running. Mom & dad are very kind! It made it worth coming back. Much aloha & mahalo to the Flores ohana. May you continue to be blessed read more

My new go to spot! They took care of me same day and stayed late to get the job done. Then followed up to ensure the relationship was solidified and offered to help with future problems. Affordable and reliable. Can't wait to refer more people here. read more

When you find a mechanic who is fair, reliable, honest and knowledgeable it is a blessing. I am so grateful to Brian at Oceanside automotive specialists for his diligence in getting to the root problem on a very difficult repair and going above and beyond to make certain my car was fixed. I highly recommend him. Thank you, Brian, for going the extra mile!!! Cathy Pieper read more

This place is BAD NEWS!! I talked to Jonathan and made an appointment and no one was there.(I am a repeat customer) A mechanic a few doors down said he use to rent space from him and ripped him a new one. Said he is always in the bathroom(weird) never comes to work , his work is subpar and the place has not been the same since his wife stopped working there. He has not returned my call since the no show. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE !!!!! read more

Jonathan, the owner always takes great care of us, and saves us a lot of money! Very trustworthy! read more

This place is awesome. Called 4 other places and none would take LKQ customer purchased/supplied parts (but they will happily buy them for you $++). I knew the dealer book called for over 3.5 hrs labor @ $250 ($850+) but actually takes less than 2hrs... Here $225!! WOW- this great!! When we called they were very nice. When we came in Jonathan greeted us and for a tatooed up cool looking guy, he is super down to earth and kind. Car is fixed, we are happy and the cost was below what we thought. My 3.5yr old son approved also :] read more

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My Nissan Altima was leaking oil. Jonathan, the owner, saw that the oil filter wasn't tightened when installed ( from a dealership that I will not name). Jonathan fixed the problem and handed me my fob. I asked how much I owe; he said zero for a simple fix. Emily at the front desk is also courteous and friendly. Honest mechanic right here and will be getting my business in the future. read more

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Service: Engine repair My husband, son, and I have been going to Jonathan at Oceanside Automotive Specialists for 6+ years, and WERE very happy with the service. In late January, the engine, with @ 46,000 miles on it, that Jonathan put into my son's car, stopped working in Paso Robles. The engine was still under warranty, so we took it back to Jonathan. Long story, short, when we finally got the car back in MID-MAY, we found that the 46,000 mile engine I paid for had been replaced with an engine with 138,000 miles! Needless to say, we feel cheated and won't be going back to Oceanside Automotive Specialists again, unless the 138,000 mile engine fails again during the 6 month warranty he gave us on this one. read more

I was having problems with the acceleration on my Nissan 370z with after market performance parts... The Nissan dealership couldn't find the problem and told me it was probably my air intakes... When I took it to Jonathan he found out my throttles were bad and they had to be replaced and now my car runs Great! Will definitely be taking my car here from now on ps- & They adjusted my exhaust pipe that the installer put on crooked no charge! read more

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We have an old 1981 Mercedes and of course things are breaking and needing to be replaced! Oceanside Auto Specialists twice now has replaced a window regulator and it has not been a straightforward fix. However they do not give up and do their best to make things work. I really appreciate the extra effort. read more

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again i say...a senior citizen who has been to many auto mechanics in my lifetime.. , jonathon is the "best of the best."..!!! consciencious, takes his time to help you understands all aspects of a repair! and he guarentees his work! i see a great future of jonathon's auto specialists..so go see him if you are in need of quality auto repair and to meet a man of auto repair knowledge & one possesses integrity! respectfully , david a. elecciri sr. of north oceanside! read more

Jonathan helped me with the service and I had an amazing experience at Oceanside Auto Specialists with my 370z. They were quick, honest, and incredibly helpful. Plus, their prices were great! Highly recommend them for all your car needs!" read more

Johnathan and Emily are awesome here. Super nice and helpful and were able to quickly provide a solution for my Honda Civic. I will definitely come back for any auto needs and refer them to friends and family. Thanks guys for taking care of my Honda! read more

Want to thank Jonathan for the fantastic job you did on my 08 Honda Ridgeline First the oil change & diagnostic that Honda gave me that my rear main seal was leaking which would have broke the bank, you gave me a proper diagnosis of a front valve cover leak, you guys are very EXPERIENCED shop ive ever been to for mechanical work in my 62 years of life oh did i mention the Honestly, you guys are BAD TO THE BONE AWESOME!!! Sincerely Vito Cimmarusti read more

November 2021, 261k miles, and still taking my car here. Jonathan and his crew does a great job taking care of my old faithful and keeping her running, read more

Great pricing, responsive, knowledgeable, what more can you ask for?! Had issues with my starter and took it here for a fix. Everything from start to finish took 1-2 days. Jonathan works diligently and honestly. He called to give me updates the whole way. Will definitely be taking my car here for the foreseeable future. read more

I was SUPER impressed with Jonathan and the business that he runs. I had a job that was a little complicated (some mechanics wouldn't touch it or quote the work) but I knew there was somebody out there who was creative, trustworthy and could figure it out. Though it took a little longer than anticipated, Jonathan honored the initial quote given and did a REALLY solid job. Jonathan and Oceanside Auto Specialists are very knowledgeable from my experience and give fair pricing. I will DEFINITELY return and reach out next time I or one of my family has a car or truck issue. read more

AN HONEST MECHANIC Tony from Tony's Auto Body shop in Ocsd referred me to Jonathan at "Oceanside Auto Specialists" for rotor problem because he said he was honest. I knew Tony was, so I went there. I'm an older woman, and a perfect target for the unscrupulous. My introduction to the shop was Emily. She was so helpful, and the office was immaculate. Jonathan, the owner, gave me an estimate of $150 -$250, depending on whether he had to resurface or repair the 2 front rotors. I left the car with him. When he called at 5 the same day, he said he had resufraced them and charged me $150. I would never have known the difference if he had changed them or not. Thank you Jonathan and Emily for a wonderful experience! I'll see you for my next oil change and or tire alignment or whatever I need in the future. Their attitude and their work made me have to write this. It was wonderful having my fender fixed at Tony's and my rotor fixed, all in the same day by 2 wonderful people.! I am so grateful. Cathy C. read more

I had a great experience, Johnathon was up front about my vehicle possibly not fitting but he ended up having just enough. Work was done fantastic & my alignment was way way off. Thanks again for the quick service, amazing prices & 10 of 10 customer service. Thanks read more

I am so glad I accidentally ran into Oceanside Auto Specialists. I was actually looking for another auto shop near by, but pulled over to ask Johnathan for direction. He was so kind in directing me to the shop I was looking for. I ended up asking him what he does because I saw them working on cars too. He said he was an auto shop as well and just with our short interaction he showed his genuinity! Right then and there..I began to explain my car issue. He was truly amazing to offer to help me immediately due to my circumstance. Left my car with him, ran some errands and shortly after he called me to pick up my car and explained that the problem was RESOVLED! I cannot begin to express how grateful I am that I met Johnathan, had my car immediately serviced, and was able to drive my car with NO ISSUE to my business trip in Vegas! SERIOUSLY, THANK YOU JOHNATHAN FOR BEING HUMBLE, HONEST, REASONABLY PRICE, AND EVERYTHING THAT SOMEONE LOOKS FOR IN A MECHANIC! Definitely will RETURN with my cars from this point on! POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS, GO SEE OCEANSIDE AUTO SPECIALISTS for your car needs, you'll see what I am talking about and will appreciate that went to them! P.S. Johnathan is experienced with international cars as well! read more

I've been using Oceanside Auto Specialists for over 2 years now, 1st when they were International Automotive and then when they moved to their new location. I've had all of our family's 3 cars serviced with them and they've always done a great job! Much more affordable than dealer service. Jonathan, Chad and Tracy are all very friendly and are great mechanics. I highly recommend them! read more

Jonathan and his crew are amazing!!! I would highly recommend them for anything and everything. They are really professional and priced competitive. I can't say enough about this place and how the customer comes first, very knowledgeable and willing to spend the time to make sure everything is perfect. Great job guys!!! read more

International Automotive is by far the best and most reasonable place in the Oceanside, Calsbad and Vista area to take your vehicle to for estimates and maintenance. The mechanics are fair, upfront and transparent about everything, and they DO NOT make up unnecessary maintenance to draw more business as some other establishments are known for. Following each inspection, they provide a documented full review of repairs itemized from top to bottom in order of importance. They are very thorough in their explanation of repairs and the most fair in pricing quotes out of any other repair shop I have ever dealt with. International Automotive is servicemember friendly and very caring about their customers. The location is ideal, they have a very nice setup inside and always offer accommodations while you wait for repairs. I will never go to another automotive for repairs as long as I'm in this region. read more

I'm from out of state and had an unexpected issue when the underside carriage cover (like a skid plate) came loose while driving on the interstate that created a terrible noise and made driving difficult. They took care of the problem right away (within minutes) with a great/helpful attitude and were even willing to not charge me (although I did pay something since they deserved it). Victor was a great example of awesome customer service! read more

Solid service! Was here a few months back. They repaired every single problem I had with my 13 year old car, now it runs like new. Charge was reasonable too. Solid work, these guys know their stuff. I highly recommend. read more

Definitely the place to go. Always used the dealership till I was referred to International auto. Jonathan and crew are amazing and honest. No games there. Very professional and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended and they will be my mechanics from here on out. HELEN read more

Had a friend recommend this place to me and I'm not disappointed worked on my Porsche didn't over charge me cheaper than the dealership very knowledgeable on all cars.. he has my 1968 Camaro right now doing some maintenance.. read more

Friendly and helpful staff. Brought in our 87 4Runner (Project Car) to get the front axles replaced. Repairs were done fast and they also recognized the idler arm needed to be replaced. They ordered the extra part and finished the job promptly. I'll got back and will also have routine maintenance done on our 2016 Tundra. read more

Took our Nissan Murano in since I saw they were Nissan certified. We'd been having a problem with white smoke which turned out to be burning oil. They diagnosed problem, thoroughly explained the options, and were easy to work with. They replaced our engine for a reasonable price, much less than the dealer would have charged, and we're back on the road. Thanks guys! read more

Took my 2010 Explorer Sport Trac in for a brake job and air filter change. They did a great job and the price was very reasonable. The throttle needed to be cleaned out also, so they took care of that. The shop waiting room was clean with a nice TV to watch. We were able to get a fairly quick appointment, which was greatly appreciated. read more

International Auto is the place to go if you are looking for honest, professional and knowledgeable auto service. Especially if you own a Nissan. Chad and Jonathan are upfront and very professional. You can count on them and get the job done. read more

I have to say the most honest and hilarious mechanic I know. Solid guy through and through. He has worked on all of my cars/trucks for the past 7 plus years. If anyone even mentions that they are having issues with their vehicle, I shoot them his number. I think I have it on speed dial. Give him a call for even a 2nd opinion to fact check any other diagnosis.... it's worth it. read more

These guys are everything you want in a mechanic - quick, professional, and honest! Worked with Jonathan and was one of the easiest auto experiences I've had. Would definitely recommend and will be back again read more

Took my car in cause my maintenance light came on got the pleasure of meeting John at the shop. He took a look at my Honda Accord and took care of the problem quickly and at a great price! Highly recommend this shop they really know what they're doing! I'll be bringing my car back here for all my needs. What a gem of a shop. read more

I was very happy with the service here. I had some questions about a new vehicle in terms of repairs and what to steer clear of. Chad was very friendly as was available to discuss his experience and what would be good options for me to consider. He didn't even charge me. It is nice to do business with people that are willing to help you. read more