Recently had my car lowered and was needing an alignment, I was referred to Oceanside Motorsports…read more Great experience from start to finish, they did a full walk through with me regarding pricing, timing, and even set me up with a loaner for the day! Robert was an amazing advisor! the complimentary car wash & handwritten note were great gestures to great service! Will definitely be back!

CAUTION: Not trustworthy. I will never return. I wouldn't even send an enemy here. I don't like to…read morewrite negative reviews. But if I had trusted this shop, I would have given them between $2600-4000 for work that was NOT needed. First off, I was lured in by an Instagram ad that offered me a detail included with an oil change. Sadly, I learned this was too good to be true!!! This shop is not very close to me, so I took about a half day off work to go to this oil appointment, only to be told the marketing person "messed up" and it wasn't really a detail but just a car wash, but they would "do me a favor" and hook it up. Well, they didn't hook it up. I can wash my car far better than they did. And a detail? They didn't even vacuum or dust it. Ridiculous. Next, they tried upselling me at every turn (starting with the detail they tried to sell me until I reminded them it was supposed to be included). They did an "inspection" and quoted me for all kinds of work I didn't need and/or couldn't afford. A Cabin air filter I had just done myself weeks prior. Brakes another shop did 2 months prior. Then some suspension stuff that seemed serious (see pic) - which stressed me out for months, until I finally had saved $ to take it to another shop... (Because, NO WAY I was getting work done at this place after all of the red flags.) Well guess what? Just recently I took it to a different (actually trustworthy) shop. The owner put it on the rack. Came back in with an weird expression as if to say, "you're not going to believe this." I had no idea what was about to happen. I was dreading how costly it might be, as I had delayed the repair by months. He had me walk under my car with him to see these supposedly cracked and leaking tie-rod boots and other issues... and everything was IN PERFECT CONDITION. Which makes sense bc my car has only about 50k miles. So the second shop sent me away without paying a penny, and I'll be going back there to get my brake pads done when they're *actually* due to be done. Shops like Oside Motorsports are why we can't trust mechanics. It's truly sad. I can't imagine if I performed my job this way, trying to unethically take ppl's hard-earned money, just because my customers have little choice but to trust me. It's shameful.

Oceanside Transmission was recommended to me by a mobile mechanic with a great reputation; he said…read morethey are a trustworthy full service transmission shop and would save me money over the dealership (of course I was doing everything to avoid going there). Dart was very kind, patient and took his time explaining things to me over the phone, not to mention that he listened to everything I had to say without ever sounding like he had something else he had to get to. They continued living up to this standard until I got the car back from them after going in for my appointment. I know my baby is in great hands with mechanics who will take me seriously, treat me with respect and not rip me off. Will always go to them when needed. Dart, thanks so much for giving me peace of mind.

I brought my wife's 2019 Chevrolet Suburban to West Automotive Group in Oceanside on August 17…read morebecause the ABS light was on. Josh told me it was probably a sensor and that the repair should take about two days. Two days passed with no call. When I contacted the shop on the third day, I was told they were still trying to diagnose the problem. Later that week, they said the ABS pump needed to be replaced. The part arrived Friday. That same Friday evening, I was told the shop had stripped the brake lines while working on the vehicle and needed to order additional parts. Since the shop had damaged the vehicle and we had to continue paying for a rental car, I told Josh I expected compensation. He explicitly told me we would be compensated. The following Monday evening, I was told the Suburban was ready. I picked it up, paid the full bill, and received no compensation or adjustment on the bill for the additional rental-car expenses. The situation became extremely dangerous on the drive home. When I approached a traffic light and applied the brakes, the brakes did not work. I had to swerve into oncoming traffic and run a red light to avoid a collision. Thankfully, no one was injured, but this could have easily resulted in a serious accident. I immediately called Josh and returned the vehicle to the shop. The lead mechanic drove our vehicle around the block and claimed there was no issue. I insisted to Josh to drive the vehicle showing him the problem myself. At approximately 45 mph, we applied the brakes, and the vehicle did not stop properly until it was traveling below approximately 10 mph. This was not a minor inconvenience. This was a potentially life-threatening brake failure immediately after the shop performed ABS- and brake-related work. The shop kept the vehicle and later told me it was ready on August 25. I again asked Josh about the compensation he had promised, including compensation for the rental car and an adjustment or credit on the repair bill. He said the general manager and owner knew what happened and would contact me. They did not. After 17 days of silence, I had to contact Josh again. The general manager, Pablo, eventually called. As of 37 days later, I still had no resolution, no compensation for the rental-car expenses, no credit or adjustment on the bill, and no satisfactory explanation. The lack of communication and accountability has been unacceptable. Customers should not have to chase a repair shop after nearly being involved in an accident because their vehicle was returned with brakes that did not function properly. Promising compensation for the rental car and repair-related expenses, then failing to follow through, is also completely unprofessional. I am posting this review to warn other customers. Before trusting this shop with safety-critical repairs, especially brake or ABS work, ask yourself whether you are comfortable dealing with this level of communication and accountability if something goes wrong. West Automotive Group still needs to address the rental-car expenses, provide compensation or an appropriate adjustment on the bill, explain how the vehicle was returned with a serious braking problem, and take responsibility for what happened.

Came in last minute and they took care of me. Nice to see businesses take pride in their work!read more

The oil change was really good and the service here is phenomenal. Daniel helped us and the price…read morefor the job was really good

The guys down at Well built have supported me through several prijects, I have had two GM 4L60e…read moretransmissions rebuilt by them with plenty of aftermarket/ performance parts. I cannot recommend them enough!! When I needed to get my Audi trans rebuilt and they couldn't do it, they even referred me to a place that could!! Good people down there at WellBuilt.

Holy Cow!! Gary and is staff are awesome. Honest, fast , no BS. They diagnosed the problem fast…read moreand offered me several solutions. His prices were wholesale compared Oceanside Transmission. Gary is not the king of marketing. He's old school word of mouth which is how I learned about. He had our van done in one day when he quoted us up to three. He also changed an engine gasket that was leaking some oil. There are lots of cool cars and dragsters in Gary's shop. If you need a transmission within a 100 miles of Well Built I highly recommend them. I hope to not see Gary for a long time. His work is guaranteed. #loveit

Took my wife's Toyota in for 100k service & Flushed radiator and changed transmission fluid.quick,…read morethe price was affordable.

I really tried to work with this company, I was taking 2 Toyota siennas to get them serviced, they…read more Seemed qualified and honest at first, then one of the vans had a cooling issue which they replaced the Ratiator, the radiator cap and overflow cap kept popping off because of pressure, I took it back several times (using all my AAA tows) they would say there was nothing wrong and send it back. I even talked to Nancy (the owner) who defended her mechanic Raul all the way and would not help, and she said the car needed to go to the junk yard, because it "likely" had a cracked engine block that nobody could see and know for sure. Therefore, I took a different mechanic "Oceanside Imports" in Oceanside, they said the radiator cap and overflow were compromised and did not create a seal and that was the issue, the only issue. Oceanside Imports replaced the Caps and now the car has been working fine for several months now, no more overheating issues, poor customer service from owner Nancy.

Wow, from start to finish this transmission shop was wonderful to deal with!…read more I had noticed my Buick would shudder every now and then and was thinking it was the transmission, so i took it in. They diagnosed it quickly and informed me it was actually the rear differential. They were so nice and showed me the part that was causing all the problems and explained what had been happening. It drives so smooth now and no shudder!! Thank you for fixing my non-transmission related issue, Transmission Pros!

I brought in my car with a value that is lower than a transmission rebuilt cost so I decided not to…read morego ahead but their level of service and friendliness has been well above and beyond. James has been very communicative all along the way, and the shop accommodates my need to leave the car there for an appraisal. Even though I haven't been a paying customer, the way they treated me has been for my own interest all along the way and I really appreciate seeing honest helpful businesses which is rare nowadays!

I have a 2018 Chevy Traverse that's about to hit 100,000 miles, and as sometimes happens around…read morethat point, quite a few things have started going wrong. As a result, I've made several visits to North County Auto Service for different issues. One of the first things that stood out to me was the professionalism of Mike and Wrex in the front office. They're straightforward, friendly, and honest about what your vehicle needs, even when having the work done at their shop isn't necessarily your best option. I also appreciated the way they treated me and my vehicle. My Traverse is pushing 100K and definitely has its share of wear and tear, but they've always been respectful and even complimentary about it. There was never any of the condescending attitude you sometimes get when bringing an older vehicle into a shop. More importantly, I trust their diagnoses. I've brought the Traverse in more than once expecting an expensive repair, only to have them tell me otherwise. One time I was convinced the air-conditioning system needed to be replaced. They diagnosed it properly and determined it simply needed to be recharged correctly, saving me from a much more expensive repair. Are they the cheapest shop around? Probably not. But I've learned that the cheapest repair can become the most expensive one if it isn't done correctly the first time. With North County Auto Service, I feel confident that I'm getting an honest diagnosis and quality work. They've earned their excellent reputation. If you're someone who gets nervous about taking your car to a mechanic because you're worried about being taken advantage of, this is the kind of shop you want to find.

The guys are North County Auto are THE BEST auto shop in town. I switched to them a few years ago…read moreafter being ripped off by another shop up the block. They are honest and fair on pricing, and make you feel comfortable the second you walk in. I encourage anyone looking for a trustworthy mechanic to give North County Auto their business.

We were traveling pulling our travel trailer to Oceanside for a few days, upon arrival our truck…read morewas making a weird noise and recognized it was coming from the transmission. Checked Yelp reviews and called Don. He understood our timeline and was very focused on getting our truck repaired. He's a RockStar in our book! Easy to talk to, excellent at communicating and managed to get us back on the road sooner than expected. His pricing is very fair. He truly cares about vehicle safety and his customers.

Took my Jeep with A/T in with a serious problem. You can be driving on the highway in the hills,…read moreand when you put it in manual mode, it will intermittently double or triple down-shift when you move the shifter, intending for a single gear downshift. At highway speeds, downshifting from 5th into 2nd gear can blow up your engine. Jeeps don't like 8000 RPM. They had my car for the day, and couldn't reproduce the issue in the .5 miles they drove on my car, then he called me on the phone at 3 pm and tried to tell me I don't know how to shift the car I've owned for 10 years. I told them fine, I'll come get it. I get there 60 minutes later, an hour before they close, and the doors are locked. They left early. They knew I was coming. They could have called, but didn't. Said they had an emergency. That was a lie... they answered their phone after hours with no emergency in their voice. You could see them inside. Tge Open neon sign facing Iceanside blvd was still lit. They just wanted to mess with me. They had my number. They could have told me they "had an emergency". Instead... I spent $15 in an uber getting from work to their shop after they called me, and told me I could come pick it up. Then I had to spend $25 to uber home after finding that out. Then I had to uber back in the morning for another $25. This place should be razed. They are totally worthless. I can prove every bit of this review. It will not be taken down. I was referred to them by Accurate Alignment who is awesome. I am also letting them know they should re-think their recommendation.

Overall amazing experience. I arrived for brake service after hearing a noise from my brakes…read morethinking it was time to change them. After an inspection I was informed that the brakes still have life to them and their recommendation was to not change the brakes as there was still plenty of life to them. Other places would have completed the service and never informed me that I still had life left on my brake pads. This is a very honest establishment that will be getting my business when it's time to get service. They even recalibrated my TPS system free of charge as they noticed it was on during their inspection. Would highly recommend this place! Honest people at a very fair price.

I had a minor issue with my motorcycle, they helped me get it resolved in less than 5 minutes and…read morelet me go free of charge! Thank you so much!

I always go to discount tire for my tires. This was my first visit to this location. I noticed my…read moretire had a slow leak. Scheduled an appointment, they found a nail, repaired the tire and it was Free. Friendly team, I figured they may have some growing pains as a new location, but they were on point today.

I usually visit the El Camino Discount Tire location in Oceanside as well as Encinitas but since…read morethis location was closer, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, this visit wasn't as smooth as my previous experiences. When I arrived, I walked toward the service area and was told to go to the front because there were employees available to assist me there. Once I got to the front, I wasn't acknowledged right away. Later, when I returned to pick up my vehicle, I went to the front desk again and was directed back to the service area. When I got there, no one was at the desk, so I walked back to the front and again waited without being acknowledged before finally asking for my keys. The work on my vehicle was completed, but the customer service and communication could definitely be improved. There seemed to be several employees working, yet the process felt confusing and unorganized. Based on this experience, I'll likely continue visiting the El Camino location, where I've consistently had quicker and more attentive service. Hopefully this location can improve the customer experience moving forward.