1. Phan's Auto Repair

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San Diego, CA

Phan's Auto Repair

4.9 (189 reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Sabi M.

So rare to find an honorable repair shop!! Needed new brake pads and they were much less than what the dealer quoted. It's been a few months now and everything works great! They even explained what the noise was and saved me a few hundred saying I didn't need front pads yet. Now, my car broke down this past weekend. AAA guy was a ding dong who misdiagnosed the problem when jumping my car, and local mechanic tried to take advantage of his stupidity, which would have cost me over $1000. Called Phan's and Lai explained everything step by step, totally patient, professional, polite, and trustworthy. By some minor miracle my car started so I drove it directly to their shop after the phone call. David checked out my car and returned it to me saying it only needed a battery. I AM NEVER TAKING MY CAR ANYWHERE ELSE, and you shouldn't either!!!! No bells and whistles, small shop, but competent, quick, friendly, trustworthy! Choose this place over the dealer to save yourself a lot of money!

Sophia H.

Quick and easy oil change. I made an appointment day of and they had availability. It was quality service and I highly recommend Phan's Auto Shop. It was around $70 for my Kia K4 which I thought was reasonable. They also have a seating area with WiFi!

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Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the professional, honest staff, fair and reasonable pricing, and fast turnaround times.

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18 days ago

The price is good and staff is friendly, most importantly, they have me fix my car problems several times

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1 month ago

Phan's auto repair is very responsive and offer price-worthy service. I will recommend!

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2 months ago

Great work on my breaks. Not a cheap shop but the work is great. The reception can be a little friendlier.

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30 days ago

I bring my two cars here for all of my maintenance needs, very professional and fast! Always competitive prices

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2 months ago

Highly recommend, super fast quick to service and overall 10/10 good communication. def will be coming back in the future

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2 months ago

Great service, great prices. Would highly recommend coming here for oil changes and pre-purchase inspections

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2 months ago

I repeatedly get excellent service. My go to place! Thank you so much for working with me again.

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Our visit went well. Happy with the service. Bit of a wait but reasonable priced auto shop.

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“I was on a tight schedule because I needed to pick up my kid, but they finished everything in about 30 minutes -- super fast and efficient.”

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Highly recommend for road trip prep!…read more This is an amazing place to get your vehicle inspected before a long road trip. I booked online, noted my concerns in the text box, and dropped my car off the next day. After checking in at the office, I walked Joey through my concerns and opted for a Post-Purchase Inspection. Joey sent over the findings quickly and gave me his honest, upfront opinion on what needed immediate attention before my trip versus what maintenance could wait until I reached my destination. He also provided a clear copy of the inspection quotes so there were no surprises. In the end, they completed the full inspection, replaced the car battery, and fixed a coolant leak for around $550+ (including taxes). I definitely recommend this shop! Pro-tip: Try to get there early in the day, as on-site parking and road traffic can get a bit hectic later on.

Bottom Line Upfront: Miramar Auto Repair is one of the best values of any auto shop in San Diego…read more Jason and Pedro were exceptional in taking care of me, and finding a solution to a very technical challenge. I brought in my Honda Ridgeline for an issue with my AC. Jason worked with me at the front-desk and went above and beyond to understand my issue and the troubleshooting I had already done. He explained to me CONCISELY what the feasible issue may be, and how they were going to approach a diagnosis. Jason was extremely knowledgeable, and followed up promptly to discuss the fix. Pedro was also exceptional. He found the issue (rodent-chewed wires) and repaired it perfectly. When I picked up my car, he was as excited as I was to have helped me. Before Miramar Auto, I took my truck to the Honda dealer, and they charged twice as much for a diagnosis, only to tell me that I would need a new compressor (incorrect diagnosis) and that it would cost twice as much as I ended up paying out the door at Miramar auto. I couldn't believe how easy Miramar Auto made it. To say that Jason, Pedro, and Miramar Auto are honest, fair, and made me feel taken care of... would be an understatement. They have rightfully earned another lifelong customer. Thank you Miramar Auto!

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I've been coming to Mr Auto since last year and I'm very happy with their service and…read moreattentiveness. I came in for my 2007 Acura MDX. I was having issues where my car wouldn't start or the battery kept dying. Which didn't make sense since I would change for a new battery and it would keep happening. So when I was looking for a body shop to take care of my car, Mr Auto was one of the 3 locations I was looking at. The biggest reason I picked this location was because of the reviews and the response the owner or mechanics had for the customers. For the low star reviews, I liked how the responses to the customers were factually. Most reviews are based on emotion without any backing. So it was interesting to see the owner/ mechanics would bring up conversations, numbers and factual information. That told me they were attentive and knew what they were talking about. So I took my car there, it was a month long process because it was hard to figure out what was going on. It was an unusual situation. After coming back and forth for weeks, they were nice to have me keep my car there without extra charge because some situations happened only when I was driving and they couldn't trigger any of the issues so they thought it would be best to keep it. They only charged me the diagnosis price and finally after a month, we were able to figure out and it was such a simple small thing that cost little to nothing and completely fixed my issue. Since then, I come here for simple oil changes, because I can trust them. I know they take the time and don't rush. Actually during that month long situation, my battery died again and I was able to jump start it, but I had a smog check. Luckily I told the smog check place what happened and they didn't test it because it would fail since the car had to be driven for at least 50-80 miles. So I drove around San Diego and called Mr Auto and they told me to come in and they would double check my car to make sure it was good to go for the Smog check. Another extra step they did for me. It was awesome. They definitely make you feel safe and comfortable.

I say double check everything after they work on your car. Sometimes they forget to tighten screws…read moreand bolts and caps. It happened to me a few times already. I'm driving the car and I'm life is on the line. Can't trust them 100%. I mean it is a decent spot, nice guys, and a decent price but the work makes me worry. Maybe those guys works too much and forget about tighten things back up. Sorry for the review but I had to be honest. Hope it gets better.

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I brought in my 2010 IS250, for A/C problem. The guy was confident he could fix it, and let me know…read morethat they've handled this problem before. He fixed it same day, couple hours. Super quick. And then he noticed I had other lights on, so he diagnosed those as complimentary, and proceeded to fix check engine light problem. Victor helped me and was transparent with everything, every step of the way.

I contacted Victor to inspect a blind spot monitor malfunction on my SUV that appeared shortly…read moreafter an alignment and camber adjustment were performed at another shop. Over the phone, Victor initially seemed knowledgeable, he explained several possible causes and how the issue might be corrected and said they will inspect the vehicle before there is a charge. However, my in-person experience was disappointing. I arrived for my 2PM appointment, and the first thing he told me was that he was going to lunch at 2PM and asked me to return in 30 minutes. Since I had come straight from work, I chose to wait. During that time, I noticed staff BBQing food inside the shop near my vehicle, filling the area with smoke, this felt unprofessional and concerning. After inspecting my car and pulling the diagnostic codes, Victor pointed out a small dent on the rear of my vehicle from about four years ago. He then suggested that I had been in a collision that caused the blind spot monitor issue and implied that I may have repaired the damage, and seeking to "blame" the alignment shop. I found this assumption inappropriate and unfounded. He ultimately recommended another alignment. When I asked for clarification, specifically whether he meant a calibration instead, since I had just completed an alignment. He responded dismissively, saying, "alignment...calibration... It's the same SHIT." This response, along with his overall tone, came across as unprofessional. Overall, I did not feel confident in the assessment or the level of professionalism provided.

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If you are looking for an honest, efficient, and affordable transmission shop, go to Miramar…read moreTransmission. I called five top-rated local shops, and they were the only ones willing to give me a detailed breakdown and quote over the phone using my existing Nissan diagnostics. They handled a transmission and front drive axle replacement on my 2013 Nissan Rogue, and a transmission fluid drain/refill with both new filters on my 2016 Nissan Rogue. Why they stand out: Excellent Pricing: They beat the dealership dramatically and were cheaper than other independent shops. Amazing Team: Bryce was incredibly helpful, looked into specific fluid requirements (NS-2 vs. NS-3) for me, and honored AAA discounts. Great Environment: The shop is highly organized, energetic, and professional, yet has a welcoming "family" vibe in the evening. Perks: They provided a free shuttle service (shoutout to Jordan!). The cars are driving beautifully so far. Highly recommended!

As someone who used to be a fan, it is sad to see the fall of Rome. Especially with as many people…read moreas I had personally and digitally pointed to this place.. I can no longer. Why the two stars because what they did for my other cars transmission was great, They went above and beyond. They actually saved our cars's life as it were. Unfortunately, there is no way I would tell anyone to go there outside of transmission issues. Specifically, if your transmission is still under warranty from the dealership for the manufacturer yes bring it here. There previous work was so stellar that I'm still shocked but as true will all. All good things come to an end. Time , greed, no longer looking out for your people and Just like Rome, this place has fallen.. If you're on the fence, keep looking around you will a place. If you have been bringing your car back over and over again it is time to cut bait.

Phan's Auto Repair - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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