Posting on behalf of my partner:…read more "I am in the midst of a cross-country road trip in a very old Subaru (230k miles), which had its check engine light come on as I approached the San Diego area. I found Sawaya Automotive online and brought the car in. I could immediately tell that I had made a good choice. The owner Tony greeted me in the parking lot and was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the process. I would say my impression is that he is the most honest auto mechanic I have encountered anywhere around the US. It turned out that I had a very serious engine issue and that it was better to sell the car than get it fixed. Tony was so kind in explaining this to me in detail, and he never tried to convince me to pay for repairs that didn't make financial sense. It was not the news that I was wanting to hear, but that's not the fault of Tony or anyone else at Sawaya Automotive. If I ever need auto maintenance work again in San Diego I will definitely come back 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.

Staff very friendly, honest, and accommodating with very reasonable prices too…read more I went in to swap out my exhaust on my MR2 and they did a flawless job and even waited for my parts to come in since it was on backorder. I am definitely taking all my cars here from now on for all my auto repair and maintenance needs. Thank you David, Lai, & team!!!

So rare to find an honorable repair shop!! Needed new brake pads and they were much less than what…read morethe 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!

I cannot say enough good things about this repair shop and, especially, Francisco…read more My vehicle was originally stuck at the dealership service center with an open invoice that had to be paid before they would release it. When Francisco reviewed the invoice, he immediately spotted erroneous charges and argued on my behalf to have them corrected - without me even asking. I showed his email to several friends, and even they were shocked by how thorough and professional he was in pushing back. That alone earned my trust. Francisco personally picked up my vehicle, coordinated everything seamlessly, and had an entirely new engine installed within a week - which is incredible considering the scope of the work. To make matters even better, he later removed a charge from my estimate because the actual cost to him was less. Who does that? That level of honesty is rare. From start to finish, this shop demonstrated integrity, efficiency, and genuine customer advocacy. I never felt taken advantage of, rushed, or kept in the dark. Francisco treated my car - and my money - as if they were his own. If you're looking for a shop that is skilled, ethical, fast, and truly stands up for their customers, this is it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone, and I will absolutely return for future work.

I was driving and my car randomly started clunking and shaking. I googled a nearby shop and found…read morethese guys. They were super helpful, worked quick, and didn't try to hustle me at all. Love the integrity! Its nice to know who you can trust. I'll for sure recommend this shop to others.

Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Aaron was incredibly friendly and took the time to…read moreclearly explain what was going on with my car, even showing me the issue so I could understand it. Kassandra was also very welcoming and thoughtful, she even recommended a small bakery nearby if I wanted a comfortable place to relax while waiting. As a woman, it can sometimes be difficult to find a mechanic you feel comfortable with and can trust not to take advantage of you. This was absolutely the best place to go,I felt respected, informed, and completely at ease throughout the whole process. Overall, an AMAZING experience. I truly appreciate the great customer service!

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?

TL;DR Fair Prices, excellent work and service!…read more Took my '04 element to get a lot of work done. Jerry did an excellent job diagnosing and fixing all the problems and now it runs good as new! I'm so relieved to have found and honest mechanic. Once you find one, hold onto them for life! I'd give them 6 stars if I could.

They definitely know there way around Japanese vehicles. They diagnosed the issue quickly & made…read morehonest suggestions on the best way to proceed. Truly appreciate their honesty. Great place to service your Japanese cars!

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!

I came in for a Toyota hybrid brake calibration since I tripped ABS codes when doing a brake bleed…read moreat home. Wife and I communicated to Miramar Auto Repair first thing Monday to help us do the calibration. Plans changed so we rescheduled for Tuesday. That reschedule got us a different sales representative. He thought we needed a simple brake flush. This miscommunication lead to a 1-hour appointment with a $200+ bill for a service I already did to the car and the original problem wasn't solved. After some problem-solving and listening to the recorded phone call, we found where the miscommunication was. There's nothing better than a shop who listens to their customers, understands exactly what they need, and executes. Miramar Auto Repair did exactly that once we talked it out and removed the charge for the flush. I was out in 10 minutes after the calibration and am very happy with the end result. Thank you! I have found my trusted shop now.

CarTune has been working on my and my friends cars for years.. Can always count on friendly,…read moreprofessional, and on timely repair at a great price.. Thanks Team CarTune

Got a pre-purchase inspection done by them, all the workers and technicians are super helpful very…read moreprofessional and you can tell they care about you, ended up finding out an oil leak. I talked down with the buyers for 1k discount. Highly recommend going there super chill vibes.

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.

Only place I trust to work in my classic car. Straight forward pricing and quality work.read more

I had to fix a rear brake issue and had a leaking water pump and need oil change. I was able to get…read moreit all fixed for under dealership market price. John is knowledgeable, transparent, hardworking and good at his craft. Your car will be in good hands! Also, his costs are highly competitive. His shop closes at 9p so it's super helpful for people who work a 9-5p. Anyway give this guy your business! Super underrated!

UPDATE: I have continued to use John over the last two years for several cars and referred friends…read moreto him. He has continually provided the same level of service and quality and smiles every time I see him. Continue to recommend him to anyone looking for a great, trustworthy and reliable mechanic.

Brought my car into them even though it is not typically the kind of car that they work on. They…read moredid everything I wanted them to do, made some recommendations about other things for me to consider. A fair and honest shop. I trust their recommendations and will definitly be back to get more work done.

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.