Needed new tires for the back. Place is small but really good service. Bike was ready within 24 hours. Great turn around time. Price seems reasonable especial for how quick I was on the road again read more

Subie Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

This shop has always been my go too. There is this old saying; "once you find a honest mechanic, stick with them". Subie shop has always done me right and been so transparent with me over the years, and this is why I have been coming here for 9 years now. I have let them re-build my motor from top to bottom, brembo break rebuild, heads machined, and everything in between. This place gets it done and right. One thing that really had me trust them, was about 7 years ago they were pulling my motor and they accidentally put the tiniest scratch on a piece of metal that no one would see, but they still called me to let me know. Now that is rare! With all the scamming going on out in the world why trust anyone else. Thank you Jose and staff for always being so genuine! You have earned yourself a forever customer. Thomas H read more

Subie Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

Over the years, I've heard great things about this spot from Subaru enthusiasts. I finally made it over and had them work on a sport pedal project that I had been delaying. They were able to do it same day and at a reasonable price. They also wrote me up quote for a new radiator install. I'll definitely be coming back and using them in the near future! read more

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I am so thankful I found this place. The only vehicles they work on are Subarus so they have parts on hand and the knowledge. My check engine light came on, along with disabling eye sight. I took it in on a Friday morning, and Charlene greeted me, and Ray took a look and recommended a 3-phase approach. He started with the easiest, most cost effective fix, and that worked 100%. Keene was another awesome tech there and was so helpful. They fixed my Subaru Outback in about 1.5 hours and I was back on the road. I'm really grateful for their reasonably priced help. Their oil changes are also reasonably priced, and they have great tips on how to keep Subarus going. One of the customers sitting with me has a Subaru that's at 350,000 miles, and he said it's primarily because of this shop. He even drives from Ventura County to Oceanside just for their expertise. Thank you very much, Subie Shop! I'll be in soon for an oil change! read more

Arrived for my morning appointment and was greeted by the wonderful Charlene, then Ray took my vehicle in right on time. Later Keene introduced himself and gave me a clear explanation of the completed service, as well as a recommendation, which I appreciated. Before leaving I got to meet Jose the owner, great guy. My new vehicle was the first-ever 2025 in their shop; and required a different oil weight than previous model subies, which they accommodated. Lobby area has complimentary coffee and tea, magazines, plus books for kids as well as a cool Hot Wheels track with a loop-de-loop. In my experience this is a fantastic shop with fantastic people. Will be back here for future service and repairs. Cool Business Name . . . . 5 stars Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 stars Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 stars Employee Friendliness . . 5 stars Mechanics' Knowledge . . 5 stars Shop Well-Equipped . . . . 5 stars Shop Cleanliness . . . . . . . 5 stars Complimentary Coffee . . 5 stars Lobby magazines . . . . . . . 4.5 stars Turnaround Time. . . . . . . 5 stars Fair Pricing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 stars Repairs/Service Satisf. . . . 5 stars ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99 AVG STARS . read more

10/10 all around! I have nothing but great things to say about this shop. Bought my 2010 STI basically sight unseen so I brought it here to have it checked out. It ended up needing quite a bit of attention. Charlene was so wonderful and friendly throughout the whole process. Keene did all the work on my car and let me tell you, he is meticulous! Keene went through my car with a fine tooth comb and then helped me prioritize my repairs. I normally have major major anxiety about leaving my car with people and having other people drive my cars. Keene went SO above and beyond explaining everything, showing me everything he found and answering all my questions so throughly that when it came time for me to leave it I wasn't stressed out or worried at all. I left 100% confident my car was in the best hands and that has never happened before finding this little gem of a shop. Even though this shop is over an hour from my house, I will not be taking my car to anybody else... EVER! Based off the quality of work Keene did on my car, it's clear he is an expert at what he does and takes a great amount of pride in his work. I could not be happier and I look forward to having him do more work on my baby in the future. (Hopefully upgrades and not repairs next time) haha A million thanks Keene! You the best! read more

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Excellence! Took my subie in there to fix my engine and two years later its running strong. Never even the slightest issue. Runs like its new. Im super happy i took it to this shop. Im always really leary about mechanic shops but no complaints of any kind it was worth every cent i paid. My car wasnt even there for a very long time and they had to wait for the engine. I honestly recommend them if you need work on your Subaru, you will be glad you did. Thanks guys. read more

Quoted me one price over the phone, but when I drove 30 minutes to get to my appointment, they wanted to charge almost double. When pressed for reason, the mechanic said it would take an hour labor to install a shifter bushing. It takes 15 minutes once the car is on the lift. Here is a link on what is entailed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k_TJ7xIJaE Either he doesn't know what he's doing, or he intents to grossly overcharge. Either way it is not good. read more

Brought my 03 Forester because it was the "Subie Shop" w/ great reviews had limited knowledge of the vehicle, so asked for a full inspection w timing belt service. I explained i wanted the car to last and was concerned about longevity and not performance beyond standard. Jose explained it needed a new catalytic converter because it was clogged, even though it passed smog a week before i bought it. But he assured me it was the issue and that he would replace it if it wasn't. Upon return experienced backfiring and consistent hesitation in accelerator, but a tiny bit more top end power which helps on hills. My schedule and location relative to shop posed difficulty with their limited schedule and Jose explained he was too booked up to help and wouldn't provide a rental but absolutely needed the car to come back to determine what was going on. I reset the cmu which would improve temporarily and dealt with it until months later I brought it back because I believed they made a mistake and Jose explained it was the spark plugs all along, and that he never inspected them originally even though i asked for a full inspection. Basically misdiagnosed the issue and refused to refund the cost for the catalytic converter which was the actual problem & actually stated he "wouldn't pull the plugs without getting payed for it" and was dismissive of my real concerns for the vehicle and responded as though it was my fault. No customer satisfaction! Total rip-off and payed over $3k, most of which for something that may not have needed to be done at all. read more

Awesome service and very conscientious about covid protection. Was not pushy about recommendations and was very honest. Car was completed within reasonably quoted time. Cost was significantly less than other shops and of course all Subaru dealerships. read more

I can not say enough how AMAZING the Subie shop was to us! Moving from Indiana to california caused us so much stress with smog and having it pass inspections. Our experience with another company left me in tears but Subie Shop helped us change all modded parts back to the originals and they did not rob us either. Not only that but we had to leave the car for a week because my hubby had a business trip and we were stressing because his plates were about to expire. Jose was wonderful and he asked us to come back to check and did not charge us for the extra time. I would back them 100% for what they do and seriously I can not thank them enough for not charging us a crazy extravagant amount. We passed all smog inspections and the referee test thanks to them! We will be back for anything else we need to do for our Subaru wrx sti! read more

I am extremely grateful to everyone at the Subie Shop. Last month they saved me over $2,000 on repairs. I brought in my Subaru Forester for an oil change. The mechanic noticed a manufacturing defect in the engine that was leaking oil and was a high risk for an engine fire (it turns out this is a somewhat common defect in 2016 Foresters). The whole engine needed to be taken out and the seals needed to be replaced. This is a $4,000 repair. Even though my car was outside of the manufacturer's warranty, the Subie Shop helped me with contacting Subaru of America to get the problem fixed. Subaru ended up covering 60% of the cost for repair at a dealership. I didn't know anything about this issue or how to address it before going to the Subie Shop. They saved me a lot of money. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Subie Shop! read more

Keene diagnosed and fixed the AC on my 2015 Forester the same day. He explained everything and offered honest advice on several issues with the car. He was very personable and even went beyond his duties and restored my incredibly sun faded headlights. He also let me see the shop. I worked at Bob Baker Subaru for a time and was impressed by the Subie Shop's more personalized operation. I'll be going to this shop from now on... read more

I drove my 2017 Forester from my home in Seattle to Oceanside for my mom's funeral. Developed really bad front end vibration between Sacramento and LA. I found the Subie Shop online, saw the good reviews and testimonials, and saw they were just a few miles from bro's house, so I went straight there when i got to Oceanside. They were fantastic! Made time for me, accurately diagnosed and repaired the problem, charged me a fair price, and had me back on the road within 24 hours of my arrival in Oceanside! Finding a shop like Subie Shop that delivers on professionalism and integrity while I'm visiting a mostly unfamiliar city 1,200 miles from home at a stressful family time turned the hassle of a road-trip car repair into a very positive experience. I was only half-kidding when I told them I would plan my next Seattle-Oceanside drive around the next time I wanted to service or upgrade my Forester. Great to have a new trusted mechanic in my brother's hometown! I absolutely recommend Subie Shop. read more

These guys and gals are awesome. Way more affordable than the dealership and better customer service. They hit the budget they promised and got my car back 2 days sooner than expected. Getting a quote was super fast and accurate. read more

I don't have enough wonderful words to describe the Subie Shop. They go above and beyond. They know what they are doing, the prices are reasonable (especially for their expertise) and they go the extra mile to make things easier for their customers. I HIGHLY recommend this shop. If you have a Subaru, skip the dealership and come here. These guys are better, you'll be happy you did. read more

These guys/gal are fantastic... quick appointments, great work, and honest. I've had installed- Jpipe, EGR, TGV, CF Driveshaft, and a Cusco Rear Diff. Car came back as clean as I left it and without issues what so ever. A+ to Jose, Dylan, and the rest of the team. read more

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I've been taking my '14 Forester here for the past two years and trust Jose, Charlene and the team beyond measure. Honest, fast, client-service focused, SO knowledgeable and great value. Just returned after waiting for my car to get its regular oil change and assessment for an upcoming roadtrip. The new location is wonderful and so well-run, even though we're not quite over the Covid stuff. BIG thank you to everyone there - keep up the excellent work, especially in light of the many challenges. WE LOVE and appreciate you!!!! read more

I've been coming to the subie shop for months now and I honestly cannot even try to find a better place to bring my WRX. I first learned about the subie shop when I went to a socal subies meet in Oceanside. There several people swore by the subie shop and told me that they are second to none. After I installed my downpipe, I had some leaking issues. I brought my WRX to the subie shop and Jose (the owner) and Keene the head mechanic both inspected and fixed the problem, free of charge. It only took them about 20 minutes but these days I'd still expect to pay for their labor. I could tell then they were nice and experience guys. I had a chance to slightly get to know them and after talking to them for those 20 minutes I realized that they are truly honest car guys and I appreciate that. It's hard to find a shop or a business these days where you can connect and feel comfortable there. Jose and everybody who work for him truly believe in customer service and quality work. It actually seems to be their credo, as I learned after my motor blew several months ago. After I received an oil change (at a very sketchy shop) my car started to act all funny, blowing smoke and more. A couple weeks later the motor was gone. I was past my warranty so the dealer was going to charge around $6-7,000 for my motor rebuild. I went to Jose and he was able to do the build for under $6,000. It took time to get the motor built, but it was done meticulously. I visited the shop several times while the motor was being built and I had the opportunity to observe their work and get to know them even better. But when I say they know what they are doing, I mean it. Instead of just throwing in a new shortblock, they literally did that and cleaned an inspected every other part of the motor even if it wasn't associated with the short block. After the motor was built the car drove even better than when I first bought it! Much much smoother in acceleration and during low rpm driving. I was highly impressed. A couple months later, my TGV seals blew out and was making my car go into limp mode. I dropped my car off and within a couple days they found the problem, and addressed me with a few options that would work for my budget. Which I extremely appreciate of them, being a 21 year old and not made of money. So now the current problem I'm having is my tune, Jose & Keene are still eager to help me out because they truly want my car to be 100% problem free. That is awesome because I can't remember the last time a shop even gave a shit about me or my car. Regardless of the shop or rating. Jose and the Subie Shop, have proved that there are good quality, loyal shops & mechanics out there. And it's nice to know that there's a shop that still puts the customer as #1. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SUBIE SHOP!!! read more

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5 STARS X 10 - - Subie Shop has 1st Class mechanics and great customer service. I brought my Forester in, to have the wheel bearing replaced and was very pleased with the workmanship and it was very affordable. Less than a year, my Check Engine light came on and brought it in to have it checked out by Subie Shop. I knew I would come back to this place if there were future repairs. So, they recommended me to take to Dealership due to it was still under warranty. They took the time to look it up and researched to support their recommendation. What amazing overall customer service. Thank you ALL read more

Thank you Charlene for being so accommodating during my visit. And I really appreciate how the mechanic showed great care about my car and offered my suggestions on mods. I'll come back next time. read more

I'd known San Diego had a Subie specific shop, but never had cause to visit it till now. My older '04 Forester got a check engine light recently at 180,000mi for an O2 sensor. I bought and replace it myself, cleared the code but it came back. So I took the unanimous recommendation of the FB group North County Subies and chatted Brandon up on FB Messenger and made an appointment. I had the car back at the end of the day, all the while getting updates from Brandon. It turned out the cheap sensor I bought on eBay was crap. :) Finding an auto shop you trust, would recommend and most importantly return to seems a scarcity these days. Subie Shop hit all the right buttons and I will return to them for my second timing belt, soon enough. Their $100 diagnostic fee went towards (and covered in my case) the labor for my job. The team performed a pretty comprehensive overview of the car and came back with some good recommendations, one of which I didn't know about (oil cooler seal). Although i hope not to see them again anytime soon ;) I would return to them in a heartbeat. Legacy Brewing nearby is worth stopping at. :) read more

They worked with our warranty company and did excellent work on our Outback. Great communication and everything was done on time.

Quality auto repair, honest and friendly staff, what more can you ask for? Been coming to the Subie Shop for many years now and have never had an issue. Best auto repair shop in Oceanside! Highly recommended. read more

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Have taken both my Subaru's for many jobs including a full Sti swap and I can confidently say your Subie is in the right hands here. Jose and Charlene are both very helpful and friendly people which makes bringing your car here a very nice experience. read more

Most honest and friendly shop you can find that specializes on Subarus. After much years of being a honda person I decided to pull the trigger and buy my dream car. A WRX. I knew little to nothing about boxer engines and trying to work on them myself became somewhat of a hassle due to the major differences and complications of the engine configuration. So I looked for a reputable shop because the stealerships weren't going to fly with their costs, customer service or even knowledge of the engine. Like I was suprised how little the subaru dealership knew about their own cars! Subie Shop knows what they're doing and This will be the 2nd time im taking my car to them for major preventive maintenance. Their quote beats any shop out there in San Diego County! Very fair, very friendly and always leaving me with the confidence when I leave the shop with my car. My turbo blew after the 1st few months buying my car from the dealer. Subie shop knew exactly what was wrong. It was my up-pipe that destroyed it and they recommended a better up pipe and refurbished my turbo for a very fair price in just a matter of days. My car has been running strong and now I just want to take extra precautions by doing some major preventive maintenance such as replacing head gasket, timing belt, pcv valve, thermostat, and water pump. Their quote was even better than what I had on my honda! This place definitely is the best and gives you a very welcoming feel! read more

Jose and the lovely lady at the front desk were fantastic and took great care of me and a minor Subaru emergency while I was in town for work. I needed help replacing the battery on a dead key fob and also replacing a headlight that had gone out. I showed up with the parts, and they sorted it out for me on the spot...at no charge. If I lived in town, these would be the only folks I'd entrust with my Subaru. read more

Awesome service!! After being quoted $725 and $425 for my WRX's 30k by Kearny Mesa Subaru and El Cajon Subaru respectively, I was pleased to find out that I was getting the same service WITH Motul oil and no run around. These guys are pretty awesome and fair with pricing. Quick service and good communication make me want to return for future required maintenance. read more

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Hands down one of the best flat 4 techs in southern california. After witnessing the tragic downfall of a certain shop in costa mesa, I was desperate for a new mechanic who knows and loves Subaru's. Found Jose and his crew and I couldn't be more relieved! I almost don't want to write this, as I want to keep them to myself haha. These guys not only have a deep understanding of our cars, they also provide a personalized experience that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. read more

Fantastic service by fantastic staff. Professional from the phone call to checkout. They know their stuff and treated us with nothing but respect and consideration. Have been there twice with our 06 STI and they will be our first call every time we need service! read more

Subie Shop - The baby - Auto Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is the only place for Subaru owners, forget bringing your Subie to the dealership! If you are needing your required maintenance, any mechanical issues, and/or performance upgrades this is the shop to go to. The owner, front office, and mechanics are all respectful, they answer all your questions and concerns. They enjoy working on Subarus. read more

Subie Shop was able to upgrade my vehicle's suspension, and add parts to upgrade the frame's stability for my 2020 STI. They replaced the stock undercarriage frame components with the undercarriage bracing parts out of STI's performance catalogue. This is a project that a Subaru dealership would not have been willing, nor able, to do. Now, the car drives as it was originally intended to drive as designed by its engineers. If you plan on having serious work done on your Subaru, Subie Shop is a great place to have it done. I am very happy with the work they did. The car drives like a dream. read more

After posting on various forums and reaching out to people in the industry looking for a shop I could trust with my WRX, Subie Shop came highly recommended from numerous people. After working with Jose and Charlene, I can easily see why so many people spoke so highly of Subie Shop. I normally perform all the work/maintenance myself on my cars, but I just did not have time and I needed my timing belt replaced ASAP. Subie Shop was able to take care of me very quickly and appointment scheduling with them was so easy. All the other shops I called needed to keep the car for 2 to 3 days to perform the work which would not work for my schedule. When I called Subie Shop and spoke with Charlene (who super helpful and informative), she said they would finish the work within the day and have my car back to me that night. Not only did the meet that promise, they exceeded it and it was done even earlier. While they were not the cheapest shop around, they are the only ones I would trust working on my baby and it is definitely worth the piece of mind and quality of service you receive. Thank you Subie Shop! I will be back and will definitely be recommending you to other subie friends. read more

This place is sick! Came in with my 02 wrx wagon and they fixed my check engine light and got all the parts on the car within 3 days! Would totally recommend this place if you have a subie that needs work, all OEM subie parts, and great customer service. read more

These guys are Subaru enthusiasts and do quality work at an affordable price. I thought I was going to need to replace my entire clutch but they were able to get it working and keep my older model Impreza running with a smaller repair. I wish I had found them sooner! I will definitely continue to do future service and repairs with these guys, keep up the good work! read more

Love this place. Jose and Keen know what's up, and always give you a good deal. Jose comes with a wealth of knowledge dealing with subaru engines his entire career. I highly recommend this place. I've dealt with many tuners, service centers; and always keep coming back to the Subie shop. Keep it up guys. read more

This is my first yelp review. I bought my first Subie and found this shop on yelp. Took my car there for oil change/exhaust install and check engine light. They all were very friendly and professional. Thanks Jose and the Subie Shop team! read more

The Subie Shop is hands down the best mechanic/repair shop I've ever encountered. They have done everything from routine maintenance to some more major repairs on my car; they have been absolutely wonderful along the way. They take the time to explain things clearly to a girl who, admittedly, doesn't know much about cars. Thank you guys for always going above and beyond! I wish I could take this little shop with me when I move! read more

This is my go-to for subie repairs that I can't do myself. They worked on my 2006 and 2013 WRX and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend them for subie repairs. read more

High quality auto repair! Always have received great service with Jose and his staff.