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Driving the ride after it's been aligned, outside of Ricky's auto repair!!
John P. F.

I usually do all the work on my car but I can't do a wheel alignment. So this morning I had a appointment at a place (not Ricky's) down the road, when I got there they told me they had to cancel and they didn't even give me a call. So I was looking for another alignment place and I saw Ricky's Auto repair and I went over there this morning, Ricky was like "I'll get you in at 1:30 pm". I drove my car in at 1:00 pm and about an hour later I get a text that my car is done and the alignment is complete. Now that's what I call service. On top of that Ricky is a really cool, down to earth and funny guy. If you need anything done come on over he'll take care of you.

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Rolando D.

Ask for Mr.Chow for a discount, fast service 5/5 had a rats nest and car running mehh, 2 hours later like New!

Stephanie T.

Mom and pop mechanic shop located in central Vista. Very honest, which is rare to find. Ricky was an awesome guy, very friendly and helpful. He definitely went above and beyond to help me with my car. Definitely would recommend if in need of some car servicing.

engine gas hose , black thing around is the zip tie, placed by Ricardo.

I purchased a new engine for my 2016 Jeep , I was sent by the guy that sold the replacement engine to this place and I agreed to do it so. They told me in one week I will have the car , it took a month. When I picked up the car I asked if anything else needed to be done the mechanic with no social skills at all ... explained the car is like new. I started driving and it went well for an afternoon , right the next day when I picked up my daughters from their school they mentioned that a smell of gasoline was coming into the car and I was not quite sure being the driver (once the movement maybe brings all inside elements to the back but after about an hour I decided to stop the car , inmediato vapors started coming from the front of the car and it was only gasoline smell I immediately took my family out of the car and callled a mobile mmechanic . Short terror story ... the smart mechanic (Ricardo) owner of the place where they installed the engine and labor that he did with his own hands but definitely not honoring his business license or training, He didn't replace the hose for the gas intake that at the moment of the replacement got broken, any person with no mechanical knowledge knows that those hoses with a safety clip are builder that way for a reason. He placed the old original hose and replace the clip for a tidy plastic band , yes ! those little ones you buy on home depot to tut together a bunch of cables . The hose came out almost complete spraying gasoline inside the engine and around it . This mobile mechanic told me that only the heat of the engine will spark it up and no exaggerating people die for this things. I call the guy and he said well those hoses are very expensive .... that is the end of... if you love your family and yourself, don't try like me to save some mine save your family's life and go somewhere else, later on another mechanic that knew this episode told me that is one of the most risky situations and dangerous. I'm not a mechanic or expert on cars but if is something attempting to the safety of my daughters I want to make something about . I didn't say or do anything to this individual that also didn't place all the pieces of the engine specifically the parts that goes on top of the spark plugs , I got that part on the dealer for 380 dollars and this part was included in the engine so originally purchased. I wanted to go to the BBB but I think making this place famous is enough and quicker result. Take care

Robert V.

Wanted to take the time and share my experience here at Ricky's Automotive Repair. Had an unexpected situation with my 2015 Chevy Tahoe. I have been a long time client of Ricky's for many years now but the TRANSMISSION was totally gone and in need of a new transmission. Called Ricky, had it towed over and a week later had it back with a BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION!!! No batch job but TOTALLY NEW!!! There is no one other than Ricky and his crew for all my auto repair needs!!! If you are looking for a honest, dependable, hardworking mechanic trust me Ricky is your MAN!!! Thanks again Ricky Tahoe is running like a CHAMP!!!

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Kenneth M.

My wife and I own a small pest control company that we have 6 vehicles we take to Ricky's Auto over the past few years. If you're looking for somebody, that's honest and reliable, you found the right place.. Keeping our fleet on the road and safe for our employees. Thanks Ricky automotive.

Raul L.

Mad Love to the whole team at Ricky's. They always come out with the best price and make it easy to drop off. I dare you to try them on any job an compare them to your regular mechanic. These guys take care of their customers! Very safe during Covid also!!

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Awesome service! They got my wide tired jeep aligned when i was rejected by another local shop.

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Never disappointed. Always great service and fair pricing. Got new rooters and oils changed on my Kia stinger.

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Ricky is very nice, extremely honest, doesn't try to oversell! Extremely quick service. He's amazing and my car looks better than new!

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