every time I bring my car to Ron's Auto Clinic feeling like I got a brand new car that's how good…read morethey are. It's just talent. Everyone that works. There is talented. Ron ljjjj and staff is just amazing.. they are the neighborhood mechanics. They know you they know your vehicles they they use the good parts from the dealerships like they just on point nestled in a little nook of Northpark and if you blink, you'll miss the entrance but that's OK. make an appointment. They know you're coming. They'll have a spot. if ever you want your car to do the happy dance this is where you take it hands down

First things first, we have used Ron's for several occasions and multiple cars. Each time, they…read morehave been thorough, communicative, transparent, reliable, and timely. Their level of communication is top tier. They call with updates, give honest feedback if they find other issues while working on the car, discuss the quotes and the pros/cons. I can't say enough about that! I'm currently writing this while I'm in the midst of dealing with another mechanic for transmission work and it's been an absolutely terrible experience in contrast to working with Ron's shop. Ron's has truly set the bar for what to expect and I'm so sad we didn't just take the car to them initially. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, communicative mechanic, go to Ron's!

My husband and I needed to smog one of our cars and walked into a place (not this one) the day…read morebefore that told us we would fail immediately based on nothing (he was about to close and didn't want to help us) and then asked us to pay even though they did nothing but pretend to look at the engine for about five seconds. Of course they didn't get their way by trying to exploit us! The following day we found this place and from start to finish, it was nothing but professional and helpful. This was done on an older Jeep that we've had for 15 years. It always passes smog, but we never found someone who we like enough to return to. We finally found our spot!

My girlfriend and I just moved from Denver to San Diego and needed smog tests to register both of…read moreour vehicles in California. Jacob was super friendly and provided exceptional customer service when I brought both vehicles to the shop. He went through each step in detail and made sure I understood the whole process. The price was very reasonable for the quick service they provided. I was in and out in ten minutes each time with no appointment and I would highly recommend using this business!

The best place in San Diego! If you want honesty, come here. Dave is my immediate service manager,…read moreand he always comes through. I've been using these guys for about five years and never disappointed. Highly recommended .

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.

For years Jeff and his team have been doing exactly what you would want a mechanic to do. They give…read morean honest assessment, a fair estimate, and do a great job. I drive from the South Bay to get there, but it has proven to be worthwhile. Maybe I shouldn't have posted this because they're usually really busy and I don't want to make it hard to get an appointment, but I'm honest and straightforward like them, so...take it for what it's worth. ;)

We've been coming here for many years and it just occurred to me I hadn't ever left a review. The…read moreowner, Jeff, is a great guy, knows his business, and is reasonably priced. The bottom line is - we trust him with all of our cars! We've referred friends and family to the shop, and then they refer others, as well.

Fantastic experience with TP Auto Repair. I brought my Ford Edge in with an engine issue, and they…read morehad it diagnosed, fixed, and back to me within just a few hours of dropping it off. The whole process was fast and straightforward, and the pricing was transparent and very fair. No surprises or unnecessary upselling, which I really appreciated. It's not always easy to find a repair shop you feel you can trust, but I'll definitely be coming back here for anything I need in the future. Highly recommend TP Auto Repair!

Phong is the best. This was my second time coming here for a smog test. He is an expert at what he…read moredoes truly. Phong goes above and beyond for your car. We also got to catch up since last time. I'm a loyal customer 100%. This was a seamless process and very time efficient! Check them out!

High quality work completed to our family's vehicles including Ram, Toyota and Honda cars and…read moretrucks. Honest and very thorough. This is the shop I turn to for Any maintenance in not able to do on my own. Highly recommended!

It's unfortunate because I really wanted to give this place a try, it would've been convenient for…read moreus since we manage multiple vehicles, and I was hoping to build a solid business relationship. On 4/14 I brought in an Escalade after replacing the rear brakes because it started throwing multiple warning lights, even though the ABS sensor and brakes were already replaced. I understand newer vehicle technology can sometimes cause glitches even with simple repairs, so I trusted they'd be able to diagnose and fix it. They charged a $130 diagnostic fee, which I was completely fine with. The next day, they said they needed to reset the computer for $390. Since I had already paid for the diagnostic and was told it would go toward the repair, I agreed. The following day, I was told they couldn't reset it and that I'd need a new module for $3,468.54. I declined and decided to get a second opinion from our regular mechanic. I still paid the $390 plus a $13.65 service charge, which I later found out was a credit card fee. The next day, I took the vehicle to our regular mechanic. Within 2 hours, they cleared the stored codes and the vehicle was ready, total cost: $120. No waiting days, no module replacement, and no unnecessary upsell. I waited a couple of weeks before writing this review to make sure the issue didn't come back, and also spoke with Barry to see if anything could be done about the $403.65 I paid. I felt it was unfair to be charged for a service that ultimately wasn't completed. I would've been completely fine just paying the $130 diagnostic fee. Unfortunately, he declined, stating the charge was for their time. I understand time was spent, but from a business standpoint, I wouldn't feel right charging a client for a repair that wasn't successfully completed, especially when the vehicle left in the same condition it arrived. Because of this experience, I wouldn't return or recommend this shop to others. I think it's important for people to know that you may end up paying for work that doesn't actually resolve the issue.

I've been coming to Sam Lee's for a long time, and I'm happy to say that the great service and…read moretrust I've come to appreciate haven't changed. Sadly, Harry has retired, but he has left the reins in the very capable hands of John, who is proving to be a worthy successor! If you visit Sam Lee's, keep in mind that you may notice an accent or a very different feel from the polished experience of a large corporate shop. But honestly, that's part of what makes this place special. What matters is the quality of the work, honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness of the people behind the business. I've never felt like they were trying to upsell me, take advantage of me, or simply make a quick dollar. Recently, my family's truck had a strange issue while driving through the Grapevine. Thankfully, it only happened once and could never be replicated, but because safety comes first, we brought it to Sam Lee's. John personally took the time to hook up the truck, check it thoroughly, drive it around, and spend two full days trying to diagnose the issue. In the end, he couldn't find anything wrong and while that might sound like "nothing happened," to us, his time, effort, and expertise meant everything. We left knowing the truck had been properly checked rather than simply being handed a bill for unnecessary repairs. We also had the oil changed since it was nearly due. I'm always happy to support a local business that genuinely cares about its customers and community rather than treating hardworking people like an opportunity to make a quick buck. One small thing to understand is that the staff is busy and wears a lot of hats to keep things running. You may occasionally need to call and follow up, but I'd much rather have a hardworking team taking their time to do things right than a huge company rushing through customers where all they see are dollar signs instead of the person in front of them. Thank you again to John and the entire team at Sam Lee's! Your honesty, hard work, and commitment to taking care of people and their vehicles are exactly why I'll continue supporting this business. Keep up the great work!

I have been going to sam lee for years. They are fair and always tell it to me like it is. Thier…read moreprices are more reasonable that most places. And the owner/manager is always very nice. They also do work rather quickly and do quality work. For the service work and value I would def recommend them over other places.