I had an appointment today at Poway Honda Service Center. ALVARO helped me - the car needed service maintenance and discovered some other things needing attention. Alvaro explained what was needed, told me the pricing and estimated time. Since it was going to need some time, Alvaro arranged a ride for me with TANIA so I didn't have to wait several hours. I appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness of Alvaro and Tania to make sure that I was able to get the car work completed and be comfortable during the process. They even made sure that I would be picked up when the work was completed. Tania noticed that the car needed a wash and took care of that for me, I really appreciate the gesture. Great customer service by Alvaro, Tania and mechanic Jorge! Thank you for your efforts! read more

If I could leave separate reviews for each of these guys I would but unfortunately Yelp won't let me! I chose Poway Honda SOLELY because of the absolute unmatched quality of care I received from MICKEY. I was actually in the market over a year ago when I met Mickey but didn't pull the trigger as I wasn't quite ready. Now that I was ready Mickey came to my mind automatically and I called him to make an appointment. From start to finish he was there with his one of a kind personality, caring heart and gentle spirit. Please ask for Mickey when coming to this dealership you will be so happy you did. and CHRISTIAN I could not have felt more comfortable and at ease. His calm demeanor through the finance aspect of the sale was truly stress free. Thank you, Christian! Last but not least TYREE thank you for walking me through the final paperwork and making sure I felt comfortable with the last part of the deal and that I completely understood what I was signing. Thanks again to Tyree. Love my new car guys! read more

My wife went in to Poway Honda for an oil change. Please note her 2023 HR-V has 32k miles. A routine inspection showed she had a "hole" in her tire. She was told the tire had to be replaced. And since the wear was low, she needs to replace all 4 tires. A later inspection by a reputable tire place had told her Poway Honda gave her bogus information. She was also given a laundry list of all the other things that had to be done. My wife is not one to be taken advantage of. She left with her car while the repair salesman was trying to apologize. If you are a woman, I strongly suggest you are VERY careful with interactions from this business. We will absolutely be taking our business elsewhere. If you feel taken advantage of, please remember to call the Bureau of Automotive Repair at (800) 952-5210. read more

I know dealerships often overcharge, but I never imagined that fixing an exhaust system issue could endanger my family. My ordeal began in May when I took our Odyssey to Poway Honda for a P0430 error code. At the time, the catalytic converter was still under Honda's 8-year warranty. The dealership only told me the fuel injectors were fine and performed a software update, without addressing the real cause of the issue. They also claimed the coolant level was low and quoted me several hundred dollars for a refill. Skeptical, I checked the coolant myself at home--it was perfectly fine. Given my past experiences, I wasn't surprised by their actions. Fast forward to November, I returned to Poway Honda for the same error code. This time, they identified a catalytic converter issue, but by then, my vehicle was no longer under warranty. They replaced the converter on December 6, 2025, and I picked up the car on December 8. Four days later, during a family camping trip, we heard a loud noise from underneath the car, just 100 miles after picking it up. The metal protector had come loose! (See attached picture.) The mechanic either used the wrong parts for the three front holes or he didn't fasten them tightly enough. A kind stranger helped us remove the protector completely. This wasn't just unprofessional; it was downright unsafe. We were in a desert area with miles of roads lacking adequate shoulders--mostly narrow, unpaved, and uneven. In such conditions, pulling over upon hearing a loud noise could lead to further damage. The detached protector could act like a shovel, displacing dust and rocks, and potentially damaging the vehicle's undercarriage, leaving us stranded with the vehicle partly on the road due to narrow shoulders. We would have faced a wait of hours, if not overnight, for a tow truck--with no cell reception in the area. We were incredibly lucky. The incident occurred near a small community where we found a safe spot and received help from a local with tools. Had this happened 10 seconds earlier or later, the outcome could have been drastically different. With two kids in the car, I can't imagine what we would have done if we were stuck in the middle of nowhere waiting for help. When I confronted Poway Honda about this, they claimed that plastic clips are Honda standard--something I found hard to believe given the original washer marks and online videos I've seen. They also denied removing the protector, despite the service video clearly showing it was removed. With all this misinformation and shoddy work, my trust in their service is shattered. I'm genuinely worried about letting them service my car again. If you're considering getting service here, do yourself a favor and think twice. Your vehicle's safety--and your peace of mind--are worth it. read more

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Our experience with Mickey at Poway Honda was terrific. He went out of his way to provide an excellent deal and get us the car we were looking for. I cannot recommend this dealership or Mickey more. If you need a Honda, go see them! read more

This hipster bearded guy at the parts sales desk would treat you like if you were stupid if you don't agree with anything he says. "Coolant has never been under 30 since years" Go to Chula Vista, better prices and customer service. read more

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Mickey was an amazing salesperson and helped my daughter get her car! He made the whole process smooth, easy, and stress-free. He was patient, professional, and truly cared about making sure she got the right car. We really appreciated his honesty and great customer service. I would definitely recommend Mickey to anyone looking to buy a car. Thank you again for such a great experience! read more

Mickey was our sales guy and he was incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. Him and the GM gave us an incredible deal on our brand new 2026 Honda Oddyssy. We had two little ones running around the whole time and they were happy to have us and were very kind. Can't express enough how incredible Mickey was, highly recommend him, and the dealership. read more

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When you buy parts the charge an additional 3% if you pay by credit card. Their part price is very high, rubber insert for back odyssey windows price at $17 while I ordered from Honda parts.com for only $5.99 read more

Thanks again Dane for another stellar service experience! Super honest and friendly. I love this service adviser!

Arlene was my sales person. She did a nice job. She's still fairly new to the car business about a year into it. I had 20 years in the car business, so I'm not a normal buyer. Ryan the finance manager took care of that part, did a good job, I had my own financing so it wasn't really an issue for me. The whole experience wasn't that bad, but they could've done a lot more to make the Ford F150. I bought more presentable. There was even dirt on the floor of the cab, and dirt and debris in the bed of the pick up. The whole experience wasn't terrible and Arlene was a good sales person, I wasn't buying a new car, but I don't expect a used vehicle to look as dirty and is unkempt as it looked when I got mine delivered at the dealership. Overall, just an average experience. If you wanna buy a car here, ask for Arlene, she'll take good care of you. read more

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One of the worst Honda service departments in San Diego county. I called because my 2024 Honda Prologue has a recall for the main center console software. First question was "Did you buy or lease your Honda from us". Then I asked and was told the software update can take 1 or 2 days and that no loaner car would be provided and that a rental car through Enterprise rent a car would not paid by Poway Honda and at discounted rental rate. read more

Do not take your Honda to this dealership for repair. They damaged my vehicle, requiring nearly $2k in repairs. They denied it was them pf course, but the system was working when I dropped it off and broken when I picked it up and turned on the vehicle. Took it elsewhere to be repaired. read more

Arlene Bonifacio made the entire process feel comfortable, easy, and completely stress-free. She was awesome, professional, knowledgeable, and caring, making sure we understood how to operate the brand new vehicle. Her communication was top-notch! Let her know your goals and she will get you into your dream car. Highly recommend buying a car from her!!! She was heaven sent! read more

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5/5 stars for Mickey Perez I recently got a Honda Pilot '23 First car and he made the process so smooth! I love that he goes baby steps explaining throughly the process. I have a 18 month old baby and he was very patient with her as also he speaks some Spanish and translated to my dad and husband. I sincerely appreciate his help and would recommend you guys to get helped by him! read more

I walked into Poway Honda for the 1st time Monday (4/20/26) just to check inventory and see if any used vehicles matched what I was looking for. Christian, one of the managers introduced me to MICKEY PEREZ, my salesperson. Mickey is knowledgeable about Honda's products, friendly and showed me a vehicle that matched my desires. The vehicle I was interested in had just been taken in the day before. I knew it would sell quick being priced fairly and being a hybrid. Mickey is NOT a high pressure salesman like many we've all come across before at various dealerships. But let me tell you, Mickey went to bat for me to ensure that the entire buying process was seamless. He's been a salesperson at Poway Honda for quite some time and it shows., If you're in the market for a new/used vehicle I cannot recommend Poway Honda enough. MICKEY PEREZ took car of me throughout the entire process!! Thank you Mickey! read more

My wife and daughter went to buy a used car and were told they had to take the add ons. Specifically a warranty or their security system or they can't buy the car. She told the manager Gregory Peek, who was pressing the issue, that is against California law. He was condescending and obnoxious. Of course she walked. Now we have a decision to report this incident to the following agencies. We went to Temecula bought a car . They treated with us with respect and no add ons. As a consumer,I filed a formal complaint with parent company. It appears others have documented this on Yelp. * California DMV Investigations (they regulate auto dealers) * California Attorney General's Office (Consumer Protection) * California Department of Consumer Affairs * Also consider small claims / civil suit under Cal. Civ. Code § 1770 (for deceptive practices) Now you are informed: Legal references; 1. California Car Buyer's Bill of Rights / OAG "Buying & Maintaining a Car" The California Department of Justice's consumer page says: "Dealers must give you an itemized price list for optional 'add-on' items such as service contracts, insurance, anti-theft devices, or other products." It also implies you have the right to clearly see what's optional rather than buried or forced. 2. California AutoLawFirm - Dealer Add-Ons FAQ Their FAQ states: "In California, dealers must not require [add-ons] as a condition of the sale unless they're clearly disclosed as part of the total advertised price." Also, they mention that optional products or services must be disclosed as optional -- the dealer cannot force them. 3. Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code § 1770) While not always tied to cars exclusively, this law prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in trade or commerce. Forcing or misrepresenting add-ons (telling you they're mandatory when they aren't) can violate § 1770. (This is also referenced in discussions about dealer add-ons and misrepresentations.) 4. Proposed California CARS Act / Existing Statutes * The proposed California CARS Act (SB 766) would more explicitly ban so-called "valueless" add-ons and require that optional products be clearly disclosed as optional. * Some of these protections already overlap with Civil Code § 2982.2 (Automobile Sales Finance Act) and Vehicle Code § 11713.3(h) (dealer disclosure) in requiring that optional services' nature and price be disclosed. 5. General Dealer Fraud / Auto Fraud Legal Center The Auto Fraud Legal Center (non-governmental) describes "sale of mandatory add-ons" as potentially a fraud claim if forced without your consent. And legal resource sites say: "A dealer can't force you to accept add-ons as a condition of sale." read more

I purchased a used 2020 Ram 1500 with only 30,000 miles--basically a new truck. The Carfax report stated that all recalls had been addressed, so I felt confident I was buying a reliable vehicle. Unfortunately, less than three weeks after the purchase, the truck completely shut off while I was driving and hasn't started since. It's now just sitting at a dealership waiting to be repaired due to what turns out to be a well-documented electrical issue that should have been resolved before the vehicle was ever sold. What's worse is the complete lack of accountability from the dealership. I've contacted the manager twice, and both times I was brushed off and told there's nothing they're going to do about it. Not even an attempt to help or offer solutions--just a dismissive attitude as if my situation didn't matter. The most frustrating part? I haven't even made my first payment yet, and I'm already dealing with a major failure that renders the truck useless. At this point, not making the first payment is starting to feel like the most reasonable option. Why should I be expected to pay for a truck that doesn't even run--one that was knowingly sold with a serious, unresolved issue? I never imagined that buying from a dealership--especially one under the Honda name--would lead to such a disappointing and costly experience. It's not just bad business, it's a complete failure in integrity and responsibility. read more

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Thanks Gary for wasting my time!!! Drove 2 hours and Made an appointment with him and came on time just to tell me "oh your early" as he is with someone else in a middle of an appointment of the same car I'm trying to buy. Waited 3 hours to see if the other person wanted to buy the vehicle and she ends up buying it. Thanks Gary. Pathetic. read more

A bit over due on this review but I had a pretty good experience with two issues I had with my car that were covered under warranty. Wait a bit and the issues were taken care of rid, no problems. read more

Wilhelmina is very friendly and professional. We didn't feel pressured or coerced into buying a vehicle. She showed us the different features of the vehicle we wanted. She is very knowledgable and knows her job pretty well. Overall we really enjoyed working with her in getting our dream car; a black on black, 2026 Honda CRV. read more

Professionalism at its finest. Had to get several things done to my Honda Pilot and Poway Honda is nearby. Their service center while busy was immaculate. When a garage is this clean there is organization and efficiency. These made my experience truly positive. Of course I'm going to return for services for my Honda. read more

Got my certified pre owned crv hybrid and absolutely love it! Mickey was our guy and definitely know his stuff. My dad and Mickey talked cars all day, shared stories about previous jobs they've had, working on old cars and speakers.... He was relaxed and easy to talk to. He put a big bow on my new car (per my dads request) and ensured that I was happy when I first saw my new car. Thank you!!! read more

My sales rep Aidan was AMAZING! He sold me my car and helped me throughout the whole process and made it very easy. Called me throughout and made sure i got the car i needed. Highly recommend! read more

she gave us a great deal, and was very straightforward and personable. Defini recommend Wilhelmina.

Service advisors Josph Jones and Rachel Deidrich know their stuff, explain things well and don't over sell services you dont need. Highly recommend this dealer ship service department! read more

I always have the best expierinace here at Honda when I come and speak with Mickey. He even came and said helllo to me when I was in getting my oil change back In September . My lease is up and I made the appt with Mickey. I feel like I can really appreciate the fact he is honest and wants to help in any way he can to help me still stay around the same budget and be made it happen. Today I got my new leased Honda Civic Lx In the color white and I love it! Thank you again Mickey for being a kind and awesome person. read more

We're looking to sell our Honda CR-V. Looked at different options. Decided to call Poway Honda, and scheduled a same day appointment. Upon arriving at dealership I was greeted with a big smile from Wilhelmina. Our car registration had expired, dmv paperwork was not complete when we bought out the Honda lease. Wilhelmina went to speak with her used car manager, around 10-15 min later she came back with a fair price, and willing to buy our car as is. The whole process was super easy, efficient, and enjoyable. I found out Wilhelmina has only been in her job for a couple months. I was impressed with her professionalism and demeanor. Thank you for making the process very pleasant! read more

From the moment I called Poway Honda and Mickey answered with, "I apologize, I was eating my Metamucil cracker what can I do for you?" I could already tell he was different. Mickey is sincere, patient, and genuinely invested in helping his customers. Some people might say he gets carried away with conversation but honestly that's exactly what makes him stand out. In a time where everyone seems to be in a rush and real human interaction feels like a dying art, Mickey brings back the kind of personable service you don't see anymore. Our previous experience at Imperial Valley Honda left a lot to be desired. The salesman barely talked and provided little information on a vehicle we were ready to commit to. Mickey gave us the complete opposite. He was engaging, informative, and entertaining throughout the entire process. Most importantly he truly worked with our budget and made us feel heard. Mickey was so promising and straightforward over the phone that we were willing to drive two hours to Poway just to work a deal with him and it was absolutely worth it. If you're looking to buy a Honda, I definitely recommend asking for Mickey Perez at Poway Honda. He delivers the experience every car buyer deserves. Thank you Mickey! read more

UPDATE 5/20/25 (21 days after request): NO RESOLUTION and just discovered on my service receipt that the Home phone number listed on my account was NOT MINE (OR EVER WAS). I called the rep at 9:07am to correct the Home phone number and asked if other customers have been having the same issue of random cars and phone numbers on their account. The rep blamed it on the system and said "It's nothing to be concerned about". Let's remind Poway Honda WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE CORRECT DATA: * Businesses are ethically obligated to protect customer data and ensure data accuracy to prevent identity mix-ups or exposure of sensitive information. * Failing to correct such issues after multiple requests demonstrates a lack of accountability and may constitute NEGLIGENCE. read more

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We were charged for the so called "gift bag" of things we didn't want or need. Overcharged for floor mats, and things we didn't want, the "ding insurance " for example, was charged for anyways This place has the typical " used car" salesman it seems. read more

I had been having my new Honda serviced for two years at Poway Honda, but the awful experience I encountered with the service department, the service manager, and the general manager have me fleeing to another dealership for my Honda's service needs. If you are a Senior citizen or disabled, please take heed. On Feb 26, 2026, I arrived for my scheduled in advance appointment for brake service for my Honda as well as an oil change. Soon after, the service advisor came over as I waited to inform me that Poway Honda doesn't have brake pads for my car, the exact same car model they have 13 on the lot for sale. To add insult, the service advisor told me that I would have to pay for the brake pad parts on the spot before rescheduling could occur. I then asked if the oil change had been started, and since it hadn't, I asked to bring my car around. Why in the world would this dealership request a Senior like myself to pay in advance for brake pad parts that should be commonly available in parts department?? This is where I warn Seniors to be wary of Poway Honda business practices. When I scheduled the appointment the week before, I was not asked to pay for parts in advance of routine maintenance!! But now suddenly I am requested to pay in advance for parts; this practice is discriminatory. I did speak with both the service manager and the general manager, which really went south after I told the GM I was going to write a negative review and he replied "I'm not worried about your review", which told me my best option was to leave and seek brake service elsewhere. I then immediately drove to another Honda dealership, not owned by Sonic Automotive, and rescheduled the same services, and without having to pay for brake pad parts in advance! I tried reaching out to David Smith, the CEO of Sonic Automotive back in Charlotte, NC, who owns Poway Honda, but was told he doesn't accept calls from consumers like myself, then transferred to a voicemail of customer relations. read more

Mickey was great! Very informative, honest and helpful in purchasing our car. Lots of experience, some great stories and just a genuinely nice person. read more

I have always been a Nissan type of person. I have purchased total five cars from Nissan, but it was time for a change so I went to this dealership to purchase a Honda pilot 2025 the original sales person that was supposed to help me ended up, unable to help me so I was assigned to Vincent. We arrived early so we looked around the lot before he arrived and saw the car that we wanted so I took it for a test drive and it drove smooth and I loved it so we ended up going in and signing all the paperwork. Then after that we went to financing Nothing was really offered to us based on warranties and maintenance and things like that we kind of seem kind of rushed and we went back to Vincent. He gave us the keys and taught us have a good day not bothering to show us all the features of our brand new 2025 vehicle so we drove home not knowing what the features were. We should inspect the vehicle prior for signing the paperwork because we noticed a lot of flaws like damage room on the front driver side and the rear passenger side and a flaw on the paint which which bubbled up so we called anger, our original salesman, Gabe he was fantastic. We stated our experience with Vince and he helped us and showing all the options that the vehicle had and they fixed the damage to the rooms but couldn't do much about the bubble because they have to repaint that area on the way home and a rock hit our windshield cracked it so we called Gabe and he stated that we declined the windshield insurance which we were never offered so now we have to go through our insurance to file claim. This would be the last time we go to Honda of Poway. read more

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Thank you Mickey for making our girl's dreams come true. We were greeted with smile and instantly felt at ease. There was no pressure to make a decision. His personality and great customer service made the process go seamless. James, the sales manager, was just as helpful and professional. Thank you Poway Honda for making this car buying experience pleasant and wouldn't hesitate to come back in the future.- Lauren M. read more

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A successful purchase thanks to Mr. Mickey Perez! Prior to visiting, we had a great phone call that drew us in to the dealership. His service was polite and he took very great care of us! read more

Mickey was incredible!! He was informative and made the car buying process feel so manageable and personalized. His years of experience showed as he ensured we left satisfied! I couldn't recommend him enough! Thank you Mickey!! Ryan & Christian were also super helpful with financing! read more

I would recommend salesman Mickey Perez to everyone! He found my Honda Pilot so quickly and efficiently! He was courteous and so so helpful in finding me the perfect car and actually made the buying process fun! We will be going back to Honda of Poway and to Mickey in the very near future! Jennifer Smith Borrego Springs read more

Thank you so much to Brayden and the service team at Poway Honda. Extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Highly recommend.

I had my car taken into power Honda.To get a new clutch , the car was there for about a month. When I had picked it up yesterday , I noticed there were some items missing in my car of my accessories that were in my car previously. I had the service advisor talk to the service manager, Mike. I believe his name is. He acted as if that's not his problem and refused to do anything about it. So I making police report and I am notifying the general manager. They all play dumb as if I came in there with none of the items when I know I did and I have photos that the items were in my car. The female advisor there was smirking about it the entire time I was complaining. If you take your car there, I would not advise you to leave it and I would advise you to take everything out before you take it, including the steering wheel covers and the floor mats.Because they will steal your s***And then act as if it's not their problem. My first mistake was going there and purchasing a car from them a year ago. I had nothing but problems with them since I went there. Take my advice , do not go to poway honda read more