Fixed my bmw brake pads same day. They were accommodating with my schedule. Gave me diagnosis on time and labor costs we're very fair. Quick and excellent service! read more

Elias did contact me, and I did reply. I appreciate the follow-up, but I do stand behind my experience. The technician was definitely doing some up-selling and did not inform me of the service to be performed before he asked me to pull my car in the garage. I think the owner has a lot at stake and would be honest, but perhaps the technicians need more supervision. read more

Seldomly, you will find a very honest mechanic who, by the way, is also a very nice man. Eli and his team are very good people... Him & George are expert level mechanics whose skill sets and intuition are a result of many years of good practice and experience. They will show you the broken part from your engine when you come to pick up your vehicle. Please and pretty please seek Eli's consultation regarding any automotive problems. read more

I've trusted Eli and his team for a few years now. His recent move from Poway Mobil into this larger facility is perfect. Just had my 90k service on my car -- timing belt, all other belts, all fluids, spark plugs, filters + front brakes. Very satisfied with the work and how Eli provides personalized care for his customers. read more

George and Eli simply the best I've been going here for almost 10 years and the service has been nothing but excellent and honest and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I recently took my car in to Poway Imports to take care of a few services to keep my car tuned up. I am a do-it-yourself kinda guy mainly so I have a hard time trusting most mechanics. Eli talked me through their equipment and process and made me feel good about trusting them. They have not let me down the 2 times I have used them and have been very fair with their pricing. I definitely recommend poway imports! read more

Six stars, from the first phone inquiry to when I drove away! George did a superb job in getting my wife's Honda back up to speed with some missed and/or late maintenance. He called me as soon as his initial assessment was over as he promised and told me his recommendations. He never pressured me into doing anything extra or unnecessary. I have found my new "go to" auto shop for the rest of our cars! Four thumbs up to Poway Import Auto Experts!!! read more

My go to place for any cars. They specializes in European but they will take care of your car no matter what it is. The owner Eli is very thorough and honest. Much cheaper than the dealer's price with their labor and Eli and his crew does it better than the dealer itself. Will recommend this place 5 star. read more

Eli and George are fantastic. They tell me exactly what I need and why I need it. It is so great to go somewhere that you are not worried if they are selling you a bunch of over priced services you don't need. I couldn't recommend them more! read more

I had a check engine light that turned out to be the catalytic converter for my Subaru. They took me in and provided quick and amazing service at a fair price; which was especially appreciated considering another shop had given me the runaround and I needed to get my car smogged as soon as possible. Thank you Poway Import Auto Experts, I look forward to coming back. read more

Car broke down and got it towed there since it was close by. They called me to let me know that it would be just over $1000 because they would have to take all sorts of parts out to find out what is wrong. I said not to touch it and I would call them back. About 15 minutes later, they called back to say the owner came in and had a "special tool" to get the nut off and it would save them about 2 hours worth of work so it would be a considerable amount of money off - it would be about $165 to check it. Long story short, after checking it, they said it looked like I might need a new engine (which they couldn't do) and I had to get it towed to another mechanic who fixed it - and no, I didn't need my engine replaced. read more

Absolutely AMAZING shop! Elias, the owner, does his BEST to work with you and is 100% honest. A rarity amongst mechanics. I'm a decent mechanic myself and worked on my girlfriends Toyota Highlander A/C system at my house. EXTREMELY COMPLEX all digital climate control and electrical A/C system but I got to a point where I thought it may be a compressor failure. Called in and was told $95 to diagnose the problem, which $95 to confirm it was a compressor failure before we spent $800 on one was worth it. He said the compressor HAD failed. She decided to have him do the work (to save me the headache in 95 degree weather) because it requires removal of the radiator and multiple components just to get to it, and the tab was $1498 out the door. About average for a compressor swap. He did the work but it again failed after a few minutes on their test drive. He then sat on a "hotline" with certified Toyota Dealer Technicians who help other mechanics, but they were stumped as to the source of the problem. He called me and told me the only other part he thought could be responsible was an "A/C Amplifier", which is $600 from Toyota, but requested that his technician be allowed to drive it to a salvage yard to try a used one JUST TO SEE if it was indeed the problem and if so, he could order a new one. Technician drove there and the place had a very similar part, but not an exact fit, so it wouldn't work. In light of this, we had an $800 brand new compressor and $700 in labor (which it DEFINITELY takes that amount of labor to do), but still had no A/C. Elias said he could not in good conscience charge us $1500 for something that still didn't work. He actually paid $800 for the parts, and said "How about you just pay me HALF the cost of parts, just to be fair". Then he showed me a used Amplifier on Ebay and said I could try it myself before blowing $600 on a new one. It was $160 and plugs in under the dash, behind the glovebox and I did the swap myself. Sure enough, the A/C blows ICE COLD NOW!!!!!! Charged us $419 on a $1500 bill because the car had MULTIPLE issues that went much further than a compressor swap. He literally spent $419 of his own money to FIX OUR CAR and spent many hours on it and charged us ZERO labor cause it wasn't fully functional!!! And yes, the first compressor was ALSO bad, just as we suspected. I literally just called him and told him I would be bringing him the rest of the price of the compressor OF MY OWN WILL because he is such an awesome guy. Will bring every vehicle I own here because he's fair and I can trust him. Will recommend him to everyone I know! Great shop, Awesome owner! read more

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I have been going to Gabi for many, many years. He is kindhearted, unfailingly honest and a doggone good mechanic. His son, Eli, is now in charge. I'm not kidding: I am so grateful I found them in the first place. Listen: they kept my 1986 Dodge running. When I inherited Mom's car, I was able to give the Dodge to a lady that needed it. Eli and his able staff have kept the "new" car (a 92 Ford Tempo) running like a top. They have never, ever taken advantage of ol' Gramma Nadya. They will tell you what needs attention right away and what can wait. They are good peeps! I love recommending them HIGHLY! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. read more

My wife brought her father's Volvo in for various repairs and Eli has always shown very careful care and attention. Some of these problems were very difficult because they were intermittant, but he was none-the-less able to clean them up. Even though the shop has "Import" in the name, I brought in my 2003 chevy pickup truck for him to look at. I was thinking about buying a new one, but Eli was able to fix up my truck and get it running like new again. His work is consistently top notch and his prices are reasonable. I am really happy with Poway Import Auto Experts. read more

George and Eli are amazing. Excellent customer care and gave me logistics on my vehicle and what future necessary actions I needed. Came in for an oil change and they were as swift as possible. Definitely recommend them for any types of service :) read more

I am very specific about mechanics, and I do not trust the industry whatsoever. I have a high performance SUV that when maintained well runs like a clock, and without issues. If the maintenance is not done or haphazardly so, parts will break. I needed an immediate check on the drive shaft of my vehicle before I took it on a 2K road trip, because I had been hearing a sound often associated with that part. Eli and the team slid me in, gave me a complementary check, lubricated the drive shaft, and I was on my way. The noise completely subsided and the vehicle performed perfectly on my trip. We talked about differential work down the road, but everything was done, and no outrageous charges. I wish I found this shop earlier and my suggestion is if you have an import, USE THEM as a true and trustworthy mechanic is hard to find. read more

George and Kevin are awesome! They have outstanding customer service, completely trustworthy and couldn't enjoy my experience more. Everyone knows dealing with car issues is always stressful but they made this as painless as possible! I took my car into Honda dealership first and they tried to scam me with repairs that weren't necessary and Poway Import was able to let me know exactly what needed to be done and at the cheapest cost possible. They are reliable, trustworthy and know what they're doing. Keep it up guys! read more

Hands down best costumer service experince I've had. I went to another tire shop and they quoted me $400 more than express for the same tire. I went to Express paid way less for they helped me out with a coolant issue I've had for a while. They talked me through everything they were doing and the guy even bought my son a soda. Nice people, top quality customer service, I will be going to express tires everytime I need tires. read more

Eli and his staff are AWESOME. The quality of work is superb and the customer service is top notch. They go above and beyond what is expected of them and they never disappoint and over deliver every time. I brought my pathfinder in to get some work done on the brakes and they threw in free bulb replacement for one of my tail lights that was out of commission. This is by far the best place for automotive repairs. I haven't been here for about 2 years because my car has not given me any issues since they fixed it! Kudos to Eli and team. I did just purchase a "new" (used) car so I will be seeing you guys soon. read more

Stop over paying at the dealership can come here. If you need a great shop to work on your car, this is it! They get your car in right away and have it diagnosed within the day. I have had my 99 4Runner and my wife's 03 Solara fixed here. They always get the cars fixed right away and the first time. I'm very busy and don't have time for my car to be down to long. They have been very honest and do not try to up sell you on things you don't need. But regular maintenance is a must to keep you car going. Keep up the great work! read more

I took my used BMW here to get checked out. George and Eli were very helpful in explaining what they found. Eli went above and beyond in guiding me how to proceed. No pressure at all. Just knowledgeable, caring, honest people wanting to help. I would highly recommend. read more

Pricing seems good, but these guys stand out for courtesy, professionalism, friendliness, candor, and service. A very pleasant experience!

Came in today for batteries, B service, and an alignment. George and Eli were great. So done with the dealer. The prices are not the cheapest but then again that's not what I'm looking for. The services offered were well within reason compared to the dealership. I will come back again for future needed work on all my cars. read more

My car was overheating. I researched online and this business had great reviews on Yelp and AAA so I thought I'd give them a try. I stopped by on a Mon am a few mins before they opened & was greeted by George who started checking me in right away even though I was a little early. Even though I didn't have an appt he squeezed me into their busy schedule and offered me a very reasonable diagnosis fee. He called me soon after confirming the diagnosis of a faulty thermostat and quoted me a repair fee that included a first time customer discount which was again very reasonable. I also liked that he didn"t try to upsell me on additional services just the repair I asked for. Upon arriving to pickup my car when the repair was complete I was pleasantly surprised to see that they backed my car into the parking spot making for an easy exit and they even put up my sunshade to spare my interior from the hot days sun. It's little things like this that shows Poway Import Auto Experts cares about its customers. I will definitely be patronizing them again. Thanks Eli and George! read more

Came in for a simple oil change and coolant diagnostic for a persistent problem I couldn't figure out. Within an hour or so I got a call back with the problem diagnosed and a plan of action on the repair. Staff/George was extremely helpful; clear communication, great honest work. No car shop tricks being played here. My problem ended up being a cracked coolant flange in the rear or the engine block, of my 2007 Audi A4 Quattro. I was fearing this and probably could have tried to wrench on it myself but was quoted fairly and the job was done within that business day. Feel confident about the work that was done at this shop. Shop guarantees/warranties its work for 2 years if I remember correctly. My pocketbook wishes it was just an oil change and some hoses, but the peace of mind I have knowing my coolant system is tip top for these hot summers coming up. Thank you Poway Auto Experts for the work and awesome service. read more

George, Eli and their crew are the BEST! Fair, honest and thorough! It's tough to find a trustworthy mechanic shop that keeps their customer's best interest at the forefront. Poway Import came highly referred from a friend and they have not disappointed. From me to you....I highly recommend Poway Import Auto Experts for all your auto needs:) read more

I have used Eli and crew since moving to Poway, I am very picky about who touches my cars. For the several times I have used them, they were right up front with what was needed and what it would cost. Eli is particularly well versed on the BMW M3 which if you won one you know that finding a mechanic who is knowledgeable and won't gouge you it's difficult. I'm very satisfied and will continue to use them. read more

If you want an auto maintenance/repair experience unlike anywhere else, take your vehicle to Eli and his crew...they are in a class by themselves regarding honesty, integrity, and quality of work. You don't just get service and a patronizing smile, either - they care about their clients and will work with you. You will hear story after story of clients who have cut their bill in half after leaving a dealer repair center and coming to Poway Import Auto Experts, and they do this WITHOUT compromising parts quality or workmanship. You simply can't go wrong. They will even tell you if you can wait on certain repairs rather than trying to soak you with all they can get in one visit. It's about building trust with clients, and they DO. read more

I have been going to Poway Import Auto for a few years with multiple cars and love the experience . They do great work at a reasonable price; however, that isn't even the reason I love them the most. What I am most impressed with is how they treat people like family and they are honest. I normally dislike the car maintenance experience, even from the dealership as even the deanship tries to up sell services that are unneeded at a given mileage. I don't have that problem when I take my car to Poway Import Auto. If I have a very specific or odd request Eli (the owner) always meets with me personally to discuss and provides a fair assessment of the situation and reasonable price to address it. If he feels that someone else outside of his team is better suited to perform the work he will tell me so and provide me solid recommendations on where to get the work done. One time his team took on a complex custom electrical job for me. As a result a conduit filled with wires had been slightly severed; however, it did not impact the performance of the car in any way. The dealership noticed this when I had taken the car in for warranty work. I called Eli and he apologized profusely, asked me to have the dealership fix it, bring in the bill from the dealership, and he reimbursed me for the work the dealership did. It is obvious that Eli really takes pride in the work that he and his staff perform. read more

Came here when I got my new (used) truck. Eli made sure it was running smoothly and made sure I knew everything he was doing and why. They do a great job and the customer service is fantastic. This is the only place I trust my truck with and I highly recommend it. read more

My experience was amazing here, They were honest and to the point. I found my new mechanic in SoCal.

George is excellent to work with. They are a very honest and professional shop. George explained in detail the pros and cons of the lower control arm that I needed replaced. I felt that I was able to make a good decision based upon the information that George provided me. I will continue to do business with this shop. Thanks George and crew. read more

This place is the real deal, honesty, trustworthy and the nicest folks in town. George and Eli are as good as it gets. I have a 2003 Mercedes Convertible and they keep it running strong. I can always count on a fair shake and honest, trustworthy work. Their mechanics are highly trained and super friendly. Take your car to Poway Import Motors, you won't regret it. read more

Eli, George, Pam, Chris and of course Gabe - You all meet and exceed my expectation each time I bring in one of my cars. Straight talk and spot-on diagnosis. I only take my vehicles to Eli and crew !! Thanks for your help this week.... Jeff read more

Unbelievable!!! This shop is great!! Yes I am very impressed with the great excellent customer service ELI and GEORGE gave me. I have been going to Mercedes Benz authorized dealerships for all maintenance and repair service for my then MB C280 and now my C300, 2011 year model..Service was good but getting more expensive and noticed that at times recommended service or repairs that are not really needed or necessary yet. My C300 was due for a 30K Regular service maintenance. I had estimate quotes from 2 MB dealerships . One was approximately $480.00+ and one was for $1,100 Wheeew. I asked why it was high.They quoted me based on a 4 YR old make and 40K mileage. I told them I only have 32,630 miles and don't need that service level. I cant believe they recommended unnecessary and too pre mature service. (BTW my average annual mileage is about 8K ) Fortunately, my brother highly recommended POWAY IMPORT EXPERTS for me to try based on his very good experience with his BMW repair and his friends testimonials.. At first I was completely hesitant but he assured me that this shop is really very good. Their shop is clean, organized and their equipment/machineries are compatible to I was convinced and had my car serviced yesterday 05-19-15. UNBELIEVABLE!!! THIS SHOP IS GREAT. Eli (owner) and George (manager) impressed me with the excellent customer service (No sugar coating) . All the SERVICE B requirement from the MB maintenance manual were successfully performend and printed on the receipt. My battery test result was marginal but Eli advised me it is still good for about 6 mos. What an honest advice!! But most of all I paid way Less than the lowest quote from an authorized dealer with the same service level. Eli also hooked up my new iphone 6+ and gave me courtesy drop off and pick up service. I may have not experienced the usual luxurious lounge and complimentary top of the line coffee , tea , pastries , ambiance and courtesy car BUT I GOT THE SATISFACTION and CONTENTMENT of having found a TRUSTWORHTY, RELIABLE, KNOWLEADABLE and HONEST staff. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SHOP!!!!!. . . read more

Great and fast service! When I walked in I talked to Ed about my left break light not working, he was super fast about checking it out. He thoroughly explained to me the problem and how he would take care of it. He was fast and efficient when fixing it and I was in and out in about 10 minutes. I will be coming back for all of my auto needs. Thank you! read more

Wow! That's the best word I can use to convey just how satisfied I am with the quality of service I received at Poway Import Auto. George and Eli were immediately welcoming, exceptionally thorough in gaining an understanding of my automotive needs, and courteous throughout. They communicated comprehensively and recommended things that needed to be addressed without being pushy. I have never experienced this level of professionalism and quality work with any other automotive specialists. I guarantee you will be as thrilled with their service as I am. I will be a repeat customer. read more

Very Expensive and a Rip Off Place The owner Elijah comes across as very nice and super friendly......but there is a reason for it. His prices are very expensive and it is better to take it to the dealer than him because at least the dealer will stand behind their work. Also he is very rude and if you don't want to get your car fixed there because of his high prices he will become nasty and argumentative. Just for information his prices are only about $100.00 or so less than the dealership which is not worth dealing with this person's attitude. read more

Thanks to Poway import for providing a great Service and awesome customer experience... this place is very clean and they finish there work on time... I'll definitely recommend this place for all your car repairs. read more

I was referred here from a friend who spoke highly of them. Customer service is really top notch. I am a return customer. On my latest repair job, the factory part installed was defunct and the issue came back immediately. The garage took me back ASAP, redid the job with a new part at no charge. I really like that they will take care of amy problem and stand by their work. I really appreciate their help and honest assessments. =) read more