I highly recommend Sawaya Automotive. Good work is hard to find these days in the automotive…read moreindustry. Look no further. Thank you Tony for all the blessings you've provided over the years. Don't hesitate to bring your vehicle here.

I have exclusively been going to Tony for any of my car needs for the last 8 years…read more He and his team are by far the most knowledgeable mechanics, and have always provided great and reliable service. He is honest and will give you recommendations on how to keep your car in prime condition. Don't go to him if you're looking for cheap, low-quality service. If you want expert mechanic work and are looking to get the full lifespan of your car, he is your guy. Not only that, but Tony has connections all over San Diego for services other than mechanical work. He has helped me get my transmission replaced in an old Toyota Avalon, knows the best guy to get your engine steam-cleaned, and helped connect me with a center that does body-damage/painting after a collision. The reason I am just writing a review after going to him for 8 years is because I was blown-away with my last service experience with him a few days ago. I took my 2011 Toyota Camry in for it's 60,000 mile service, which he did along with replacing my rear struts (which were original). My car is now running better than it did when I bought it 2 years ago at 35,000 miles. Not only that, but he completed all the work in 1 day and didn't charge me for an additional $600 worth of work. He is truly an honest mechanic and I can't recommend him and his shop enough. I won't take my cars anywhere else.

I called in Saturday morning and was able to get a same day appointment for an oil change and tire…read morerotation. Took about 1 hour for both services. Transparent about the cost, did not try oversell anything. They were super friendly and honest when I asked about my tire health, told me they were in good condition still and could go on for another 20-30k miles.

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

Francisco, Danny and the rest of the team are amazing, and incredibly nice. They not only make you…read morefeel comfortable leaving your car with them, knowing they are experts, but they also take the time to explain everything that is happening and ensure that you are getting the best possible service they can give. Are they the cheapest? No. They use OEM Certified parts and warranty them. This gives you peace of mind in case anything happens. Yeh, those parts tend to be a little more expensive. It's still a lot cheaper than going to the dealership, and faster too. On another note: I really want to bring them pillows for their waiting room couch. It's a bit uncomfortable if you're sitting there for a while. Be prepared. There's a Starbucks a few doors down, which is nice as well, so you can grab a coffee while you wait.

Got a smog check here. I called same day and came in 45 min before closing. Very quick, walked in…read more Super nice and professional.

If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and reliable mechanic, look no further…read more Aaron and his entire team are phenomenal. Excellent customer service is clearly at the heart of their culture, and it trickles straight down from Aaron himself. He is exceptionally personable, trustworthy, and straightforward. Instead of trying to upsell unnecessary work or temporary quick-fixes, Aaron gives you the honest truth about what your car actually needs so repairs are done right the first time. It is rare to find an auto shop with this level of integrity and top-notch service. I cannot recommend Aaron and his crew highly enough!

Are you going to warranty issues that arise to the switching to an oil that would void a mfg…read morewarranty? I bet not! Higher viscosity leads to higher pressures which lead to seals leaking and failing. I'm really surprised you haven't researched this. How about the leaking oil filter a day after install? Seems like a sure way to get more money outta a customer once their engine gets starved of oil. How about the sloppy work with oil left all over my car? Lack of care and integrity. How about the scratches from resting my tires on the paint of my car? Lazy and inconsiderate. Pulled from the article that copied and pasted "Engine Design Changes: Newer Toyota engines are designed with tighter tolerances and specific lubrication needs that necessitate these thinner oils, such as OW-16 or OW-8." Exactly my 2019 Lexus ux250 is a newer Toyota engine if you weren't aware , so why are changing it?

Last month, I scheduled an appointment because my car was having issues starting up…read more Then, a few days before my appointment, my car wouldn't start, so I sent it over to this auto shop and notified them immediately. They let me keep my car there until the day of the appointment. The most surprising thing was how quickly they were able to diagnose the cause and resolve it. It only took them 2 - 3 hours to complete the repair. It has been a month since I went and the car has been starting properly thus far.

I came in originally thinking the problem was my alternator. After speaking with Jerry and Gene…read morethey found out it was just a battery issue. Kristen was very helpful with letting us know when to drop off and pick up our car. She was also very transparent on the cost break downs. The whole staff was very helpful and I think if I would've gone anywhere else they would've charged me more. Glad they were able to test before doing any major work on my car.

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.

They did a great job inspecting 2 cars for us, which we ended up not buying. Very detailed reports…read moreand felt confident in their assessments.

You get a first time special discount and also when they couldn't locate the noise for a problem i…read morebrought the car in for, they didn't charge for that! David the receptionist is great and super friendly. Their staff also were knowledgeable and work fast

This might be lengthy, but these guys deserve every word and a few minutes of my time…read more 2007 honda civic si 2 door coupe with 80K on the odometer. I was saving it for my son when he turned 16. Now he's 16, but the problem is that he's the kind of kid that I don't have full confidence in when it comes to using a clutch and stick. Anyway, I (after looking around for about a year at new civics) decided, "Screw this. I'm not taking on a new car payment for the stuff they're offering. My '07 is awesome, it just needs a little tweak here and there. I'd rather restore what I've got for between $5-10k all in." The first thing was the clutch, because a mechanic at Shell f'd it up a few years back. So I buy the exedy racing clutch on Amazon and start hunting for someone to install it. Just for giggles, I went to Honda in Kearney Mesa (San Diego) to get a quote. Labor alone? $2,652 with a timeline of 24-36 hours. Yeah. Right. I'm sure. Literally TWO blocks away, I stumbled upon Car Tune after some online prowling. Anyway, I found them, and I KNEW I struck gold the second I pulled up. I hadn't even MET anyone yet. All I had to see were the cars they were working on. Fully 80% of the cars in the bay and parking area were what would be considered "street racers," and I know from living in San Diego how SERIOUS these guys are about their cars. They DON'T mess around. They're sort of like the car version of Harley Davidson fanatics when it comes to motorcycles. That alone put a smile on my face. Second thing I noticed? It may seem like a trivial issue to most people, but because I'm in the restaurant business for over 30 years, I notice stuff like this. But here it is. Every guy working there was nearly SPOTLESS. I don't mean they were decked out in matching uniforms or anything. They were just wearing regular clothes, but everything they were wearing had a MINIMAL amount (if anything at all) of dirt, grease, grime, oil and everything else that comes with the automotive trade. In other words, PROFESSIONAL. The garage itself was basically the same way. Think about it. If you went into the hospital to have your BODY "tuned up" and the doctor walked into the room with blood stains all over his outfit how much confidence would you have about his professionalism? Anyway, those 2 factors made a really good first impression on me. After telling them my problem and letting them know I've got the part, they quote me $1,600 LESS than honda, and at least $200 less than other places I had called. Plus, they gave me a 10 hour timeline as opposed to 1-2 days. They came in well under the deadline, and my 8th gen is running like it's brand f'n new. There's more to that clutch story,but you understand the broad strokes so onto the next fix. The air conditioner. Sooo, of course I pull up to my new friends one morning after dropping my son off at his job a few blocks away. Once again, I explain what's going on to one of the guys who's outside and he tells me he isn't "..quite sure what the exact # is, but I think we charge around $250.." That's fine with me, because I've had others quote me figures closer to $400, like Jiffey Lube who charges me $90 for an oil change. Keep those 2 #s in mind because they're relevant. So, I go home and call the next day to make an appointment. When I show up, I find out that the other guy was waaaay off on his #s because it wasn't $250....it was $135. And, once again, I was told it would take about an hour and a half. About 30 minutes in, one of the guys mentions that my oil is low. I was getting ready for an oil change in a few weeks anyway so I said "Go ahead, whatever you think is best." They said it'd be $35 extra. So, air conditioner fixed and blowing air colder than a witch's tit, and an oil change cost me $170 plus tax, and it was done perfectly. Jiffy Lube would have whacked me for 5 bills and taken all day long to do it. Car Tune did it in 50 minutes which is 40 minutes less than the time they quoted me. One other thing and then I'm out. It's not just that THEY'RE good, it's that birds of a feather flock together. In other words, they don't fix headliners, but when I asked them about it they instantaneously knew exactly who I should call, which again is the mark of a pro in any line of work. I need some body work done. 20 years of little dents dings etc. They'll know someone. I eventually want to paint it. They'll know someone. It's people like this that make a difference. There's a line from the movie Rounders that comes to mind. "You can shear a sheep many times, but skin him only once." The team at Car Tune CLEARLY understands that principle.

Our go-to for repair and maintenance for all our foreign cars! Joe and his team are professional,…read moreunderstanding and reasonably priced. I almost gave into the BMW dealer doing this repair for me, but was weary about the quote they gave me. After shopping around the repair quote, FTS came in the best and fastest. Also had a repair done on our Infiniti at a pinch. They got it done so quickly and were back on the road the next day.

It takes a lot for a yelper to leave a review, it takes time, effort and patience and a desire. For…read morewhat? FTS has many many reviews all saying virtually the same thing, "Integrity". How hard is that? To get them to all say the same thing? But it's true here with Nick and Joe, are honest men, never cheat me or lie to me. I've been bringing my car here for 8 years thus far. These men are the real deal. I feel safe and cared for, really I do.

John replaced both front struts on my 2017 Lexus RX350…read more - Excellent repair job. - Very affordable price. - Finished early, and his crew is super friendly. ****Highly recommend. Thanks, Philip N.

John is the best. They work extremely fast and offered a great price for the maintenance repair for…read moreour car. Will be going back to do the tune up when it's time.

Family run store, with wonderful knowledge of all things speed and wheels! Great to do business…read morewith and a stellar pillar of the car community in San Diego. J and Austin bring a wealth of knowledge along with their wonderful crew and technicians.

A friend recommended me this shop to change my tires. When I entered their shop I realized quickly…read morethat this is not just a tire shop, but they do so much more. It is obvious that they specialize in American muscle cars. Craig was extremely helpful and he took his time to research and give me the best recommendations for the tire. I will recommend this place to anybody looking for a reputable shop.