Derek is an absolute scam artist of a mechanic. Putting on parts incorrectly tuned and putting…read moreparts on that are "just like _____" but theyre just cheap rep parts. He also uses client cars to drive around for errands, i know this because he picked me up in someone elses car when taking me to his shop to pick up my car. Wouldn't recommend this guy.

Do NOT deal with this guy. Save your life, your money, your time, and your energy…read more I went to him for a simple issue: a memory card that had slipped under the gear shifter. Any competent mechanic knows the battery must be disconnected before working around the shifter and airbags. He failed to do that. As a result of his negligence, both side airbags deployed and both seat belts were damaged. One of the airbags slammed into my back and caused a serious injury. I had to go to the emergency room, which cost me a lot of money and pain. Instead of taking responsibility, he completely lost it and kept saying it wasn't his fault. He then had the nerve to say he could install new airbags and seat belts, but I had to buy the parts and pay him labor -- after HE caused the damage. He kept bragging about having "30 years of experience" and being a "trainer," which is honestly laughable given what happened. At first, he agreed to cover the costs. Then he started stalling for over a month, telling me "tomorrow" every single day. At one point, he claimed a family member had died -- and I later saw in his reviews that he told another customer the exact same story. Eventually, he avoided me completely because he didn't want to touch the car again, likely afraid he'd damage it further. He sent one of his workers instead, who couldn't fix anything. I ended up hiring an attorney and taking legal action. This was one of the worst experiences I've ever had with a mechanic. Completely irresponsible, dishonest, and dangerous. Avoid at all costs.

Excellent and honest service at a reasonable price…read more Aloha was recommended to me by Performance Edge Automotive (another highly recommended shop) to fix a very specific issue with my Toyota Tacoma; a malfunctioning knock sensor that was damaged by rodents. They fixed it in 2 days, at a third of the cost that Toyota of Escondido would have charged me. I not only appreciated their excellent pricing but also their transparency and recommendations on how to prevent this kind of damage in the future. Thanks for the great work! Give your business to awesome shops like this, they deserve it!

These guys are TOYOTA MASTERS. I had a nightmare situation with my 2015 4Runner...rodents got into…read morethe engine and chewed up the wiring to the knock sensors. And apparently to get that fixed is a super labor intensive process and gets ridiculously expensive. Pep Boys quoted me 4500... Toyota quoted me around 5500 (insane), but Aloha fixed it for almost a THIRD of that and they did it less than two days! They came highly recommended by Allen's Wrench down the street who told me "nobody knows Toyota better than these guys in the area." They were right. Special shoutout to Chris there...super knowledgeable, straight-up, and cool dude. He took the time to explain everything, didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary work, and made sure I got my car back fast. Can't recommend Aloha enough!

Had my BMW there / honest people / will tell you upfront the real work needs to be done with the…read morequote after diagnosis/ like Jeremy for his workmanship too For any electrical work & AC service

I can't say enough good things about this place the owner is awesome. I have been here a couple of…read moretimes and not only does he do great work but quick also. Even if I had a problem and he was booked solid, he found a place close by that was able to get me in quick. That's above and beyond, thanks Jeremy

My car's engine undertray became detached on a road trip and was getting worse by the mile. I…read morepulled into Nick's, explained the situation, and Andy - who had a great attitude - immediately got it on the lift. Not only did he completely secure the undertray with new screws and fittings, he inspected the entire underside of the vehicle to make sure I was in good shape for the drive back. All of this took less than an hour, and he charged very little for the work. A+

If you need an honed, no b.s. and skilled mechanic, Andy is your guy!…read more We got a cylinder misfire issue on the way from Phoenix to San Diego for Memorial Day Weekend and he took in the car immediately, showed me exactly what was wrong with the parts and replaced them at a reasonable price. Highly recommend!

Eleven out of Ten I…read morehighly recommend SoCal Auto! Chris, the owner, is honest, knowledgeable, and truly looks out for his customers. I originally took my prius to a nearby automotive group, where I was told I needed brake fluid, coolant fluid, and transmission fluid services that would have cost me nearly $1,000 in other words an arm and a leg. Said my brake fluid is dirty and my coolant fluid needs flushing. Before moving forward, I decided to get a second opinion from other automotive groups one of which was SoCal Auto. Chris at SoCal Auto inspected my vehicle, tested my brake fluid and inspected my coolant fluid and found that they were close to brand new and didn't need changing. Instead of trying to sell me unnecessary work, he was upfront, honest, and saved me a whole band in minutes. He knows his stuff, and was super cool about it It's hard to find an experienced mechanic you can trust, especially in such short notice. SoCal Auto has definitely earned my business. If you're looking for an honest shop that won't take advantage of you on repairs you don't need, I highly recommend Chris and his team.

This review is overdue as Chris has serviced my truck for several years now. He is honest,…read morestraightforward, and his shop does a great job with diagnosing issues and fixing them with the best possible outcome. Chris will answer all of my questions with patience, which should earn them six stars. The waiting room is comfortable, the shop is clean, the techs are friendly. What else can you ask for in a dependable shop?

Hi, I have a 2012 Lexus CT 200h with about 150,000 miles. I've noticed that it doesn't accelerate…read moreas quickly as it used to, although there are no unusual noises or warning lights. I'd like to have the recommended 150,000-mile maintenance done and also have the car checked to see what could be causing the slower acceleration. I'll be working nearby during the day, so I was wondering if I could drop the car off in the morning and pick it up after work. Could you let me know if you have availability and give me an estimate for the inspection and maintenance?

Del Mar Automotive is a great repair shop in Del Mar. Todd, Chris, Josh, and Rob are all awesome…read morepeople and excellent at fixing cars. Plus, they are all friendly and honest about the required repairs and cost. Todd was nice and honest to tell me about going to Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair when I was having suspension pump problems with my SL500 Mercedes. This is why I have been a loyal customer of DM Auto for almost 30 years!! Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair was ripping me off and was not even able to fix my car even though they charged me way too much for their incompetent service and gave up on fixing my car. Charlie's Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair fixed my car for less money and it is still running great more than 2 years later.

Excellent service and pricing. I'd higly recommend Western Auto.. Andy and his guys worked on both…read moremy scion frs and subaru forester for some minor and major (60k maintenance) items. Andy is super helpful, informative, and easy to talk to.

Outstanding service, pricing, and turnaround time. My hybrid Kia was LONG overdue for a major…read moreservice, and I was dreading how much it would cost and how long it would take. Over a couple of calls, Andy answered all my questions, provided honest feedback, and gave me a very reasonable quote and a couple of appointment times. The whole experience was smooth and easy. Andy is a great communicator and provided live updates on the day of my service. I may have found a reliable long-term partner in Western Auto. Thank you, Andy and team!!!

After visiting many mechanics in the past I finally found a place where I will be bringing all of…read moremy cars. Everyone here including the owner is straight forward with you I'm regards to what needs to get done. Marco is top of the line tech who will diagnose any problem, Thanks guys

I brought my car into this shop when my transmission failed on me. Bringing it in, the main…read moremechanic Moe, charged me 3,100 for what he said was a new transmission. I found it very odd as soon as the transmission he installed was a TH 350 which is much smaller than what my Buick Riviera (1967) requires. He failed to communicate with me the entire process and the estimated 2 weeks it was supposed to take for labor became 3. Furthermore, he attempted to claim other issues in my car attempting to claim my brakes were non functional which was completely false. After the 3 week mark I came to look at my car myself and upon arriving I found that my cars body was completely damaged. This included scrap marks on the passenger panel and collision damage to the front. I inspected his work on my transmission and not only was he not finished but he had completely botched the job as there were mismatched and misplaced bolts, leaks literally everywhere and on an attempt to drive the car to test it myself the transmission completely blew. This does not include damage I later found to other parts of my car such as the drive shaft, hanger barring, and drivers side rear control arm. I found all of this and brought it another shop, to which they estimated my total damages to the drive train at 6,000 (not including body work). And the other shop also reviewed my car and insured me these damages were mechanically made and very likely by Moe who I had just retrieved my vehicle from. I went in for a transmission job paying 3,100 and left with 6,000+ in damages created by them When I demanded a refund they only gave me back 1,100 of the 3,100 I had paid and refused to give out any insurance information to cover my costs. Furthermore, they claimed they had video surveillance of a car that hit and ran my vehicle while they had it parked outside their shop but refused to give up any information or the video itself. They are also refusing to cover any of the costs to the damages the caused on my car and as mentioned any information to the supposed other parties involved. Do not go to this shop they will scam you, botch your car, and all around attempt to thieve you. I'm currently looking to pursue legal actions, if anyone has a case or information they'd like to add on this dude I'd greatly appreciate it.