The friendliness and honesty at Advantec Auto Repair was incredibly refreshing. I usually hate…read moregetting my car serviced, but this experience completely changed my mind -- I'll only come here from now on. I walked in at 8:30 AM on a Friday and was greeted by Danny. I explained the car issues I was dealing with and he clearly explained how long each repair would take and the expected price range. There was no upselling, pressure, or intimidation -- just honest, transparent communication. When my car was in the bay he even showed me the issues under the hood and explained why certain repairs mattered. What really stood out was Danny saying I didn't have to do all the repairs at once -- or even do them there -- only that they needed to be addressed/repaired to keep myself and my car safe. That level of honesty is rare. My car was ready by 4:30 PM the same day. Skilled techs, honest advice, and an easy experience here. Highly recommend Advantec and Danny.

Solid service, would come again to get any work done on my car. They called and texted me to let me…read moreknow of any updates and they were able to see me the same day. They charged me a fair amount and I would go back again

Rons clinic is awesome. They are the best mechanics in North Park. Ron has been taking care of our…read morevehicles since I moved to San Diego, 20 plus years ago. He is honest with reasonable prices and a straight shooter.

Quality of service is excellent at a very reasonable price. My car has 110k miles so it was due for…read moresome manufacturer recommended service plus some issues found during inspection. Had all fluids flushed and changed, rear brakes, struts and sway bars replaced. A lot cheaper and quicker than a dealership. I highly recommend Ron's. My go to for car service. Provides an itemized bill and goes over all repairs before you agree to any repair.

Fast, honest, affordable service. Very pleased to have found this shop today for my smog test. I…read morewill be recommending everyone I know to come here!

This place is great! Took my 2012 vehicle for a smog test and zero complaints. Super fast and…read moresuper nice... and fantastic that they were open after 5pm.

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. ;)

As a female, it can be quite intimidating going to a auto mechanic shop to try to get your car…read morefixed, but this place was amazing. They explained everything well and they gave me a fair price. I did shop around and this was the best price.. Jeff gave me an estimated timeframe which he met. Highly recommend this place.

Professional smog check service done in a quick and timely manner. Fair and honest prices, as well…read moreas a professional and courteous service by the young lady working as receptionist. Do be advised, appointments are necessary, so call ahead. The main technician Phong is very knowledgeable and friendly. No complaints here, strongly recommended, 10/10.

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!

This is the second time I go to this shop for a car repair. Loan quoted a reasonable price for…read morerepainting

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.

Unfortunately after years of service I'm finding out the hard way the guy who runs this place…read morehasn't a clue about fixing my vehicle or any other vehicle from the looks of his lot. I've spent at least $150-$300 for each visit over the last few years & when I pick it up it's only for a short time before I have to take it back for the same issue. No receipts. No warranties. No communication This last time was unacceptable. Dropped it off in the morning, never heard back so I called at 4 PM and he said "you come now we closing." I had to grab a ride with Lyft both ways costing me $21. I literally live 3 miles from his shop. Anyways I show up and he says "nothings wrong you just needed coolant". I said No that's not true I just filled it 2 days ago and it's overheating within a few minutes of driving. He didn't care. If he asked me to pay for that I would have left laughing Has he or his crew fixed my car before? Yes but like I said before the problem keeps coming back

They did a great job fixing my car quickly and at a reasonable price. However, I don't appreciate…read moreconstantly being sexualized while I'm there. John is a creepy older asian man who kept commenting on how good/pretty I look, asking me about how many babies I've had, how lucky my boyfriend is, and FORCED me into a hug. To say I was uncomfortable is putting it lightly. John also didn't listen to anything I had to say as to what was wrong with my car. He kept interrupting me and telling me I told him the wrong thing because he wouldn't let me finish! I'm having my guy come take care of car repairs from now on because I would not step foot here again. ' 2 stars only because service was very fast and I didn't have to be without my car like other auto shops said I would.

If you need any services from an oil change to comprehensive car repairs like spark plugs and…read moreignition coils, you are in GOOD hands with Ricardo! He's incredibly professional, prioritizing QUALITY over quantity every time. Ricardo uses high-end tools and offers exceptional customer service. Not only did he fix my car flawlessly, but he also took the time to address other concerns I had without any additional charge. His attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile set him apart from other mechanics. Ricardo's expertise and dedication provide tremendous value, saving you both time and money. His mobile service means you get top-notch repairs right at your doorstep, eliminating the hassle of going to a shop. Ricardo is, without a doubt, the best mobile mechanic in San Diego. Highly recommend!

Absolutely awesome! Had my brakes changed within 40 minutes and made sure everything was good. I…read morehighly recommend this company to anyone who needs house calls for their car! 100/10