Eric Krebs Automotive

I got home from work and parked my car only to discover it was leaking coolant like a U.S. defense contractor leaks money, and the hood was hot enough to fry the proverbial egg on. Went and got some coolant, opened the hood and poured it in, only to watch it promptly pour right out again. I had it towed to Kreb’s, left it on the lot overnight (they were closed by that time), and called in the morning to ask what they could do. Now, I don’t really know anything about cars except how to steer them and which end is generally supposed to go forward, but any worries I had of dishonest dealings were easily assuaged. I was worried I’d hit something and broken a pipe on the undercarriage (well, at least my housemate who knows about these things thought so), but it turned out it was just a dislodged pipe at the radiator. They replaced it, refilled the coolant and charged a far more reasonable price for materials & labor than what I was expecting, having initially braced myself for a financial kick in the pants and all. The work was done within the day. ⁵⁄₅ would wait in their parking lot for a friend to pick me up again.

These guys are as good as it gets. Honest, fast, hardworking, reasonably priced. I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. Period.

I took my Jeep in because it was running rough, they hooked the computer and diagnosed exactly was what wrong ordered the part and fixed, running great.
ive been taken my vehicles here for years, very honest and efficient, thanks so much Eric and Chris. iwould recommend these guys to anybody with minor to smogging to major repairs,
thanks again guys, Paul H

Made an appointment for a smog check. Was in and out in 20 minutes. My boyfriend even had questions about repairs for his car and Eric was very knowledgeable and helpful! Definitely will be back for any future repairs.

After purchasing my used Nissan Altima this past month from a used dealership, I’ve been having catalytic converter problems. I went to three different mechanics and they were all unhelpful and tried to overcharge me on the diagnostic check. The 10 minute conversation I had with Chris at Krebs was the most helpful out of all my mechanic interactions, and he really broke it down so I would understand what’s wrong with the car. He laid out all my options and gave me advise on what I could do to save the most money. Great service, I’m definitely coming back!

It’s really hard to be a human without boy-​parts and find a honest and well-​priced mechanic/​car shop/​dealer/​parts store to trust if you know what I mean.
I trust Eric Krebs implicitly and have no problem taking my cars to them be it for a smog check, tune-​up, oil change, or something of a more serious nature. I know they will take care of my car and not give me the run-​around or try to rip me off. Their prices are competitive and they deliver results in a reasonable time frame.

THANK YOU Eric Kreb’s Automotive for taking such excellent care of my 08′ Toyota Corolla again! The Toyota dealership quoted me almost 2K for front brakes, roaders, etc., however your honesty, integrity, fair prices and wonderful customer service will keep me coming back. Thanks again for saving me money and for doing such an amazing job on my car — you guys ROCK!

Walked in mid-​afternoon on a Friday for smog check without an appointment. In and out with paperwork in hand 15 minutes later for $ 49.95. Excellent, professional customer service. Clean, comfortable waiting area in office stocked with water, wi-​fi, and M&M treats. Couldn’t ask for more.

The prior reviews are accurate. I am so glad I found this place. I had to get a smog certificate for my Rav4. I made the appointment online which was so easy. Then I took the car in and I was out the door in about ½ hour. I will be going back for maintenance on my car.

These guys are the best! As the owner of a local Auto Body Repair shop, I have several cars, older and newer, imported and domestic. Eric Krebs Automotive has helped me out innumerable times. I have them perform all of my smog tests. Super honest, dependable, very knowledgeable, and fast. Plus they’re courteous and friendly.

Took my truck in because it was running hot, Eric Krebs Automotive ran tests on it and found out it was an air look took care of it and went way above and beyond in service for me. I am now a customer here for life very trustworthy and professional.
Thanks, Monty Mardon

I am so happy to have found a great mechanic to take care of my old jeep. My dad has been repairing my car for the past 7 years, so I was a bit nervous to take it into a mechanic. I am so pleased with my experiences here so far. The team is very kind and upfront, and I definitely feel that they give a fair price and are more interested in doing a good job than making some extra money. I highly recommend this place!

When I moved to SB, I took my car to a lot of shops and they were very disappointing. Not to mention a certified German automotive place that was costly! Eric Krebs has never disappoint me. Honest, friendly, efficient and reasonable. Can’t think of other places that could beat it.

Eric Krebs is simply the best. I’ve been coming here since I was 16 with my first car, have moved to several different cities and come back intermittently with a new car — they always greet me with a friendly smile and A+ service. They’re fast and efficient and more trustworthy than any other shop I’ve been to. Highly recommend them!

My family and I have been going to Eric Krebs Automotive for the past two years. The’ve been consistently VERY fast and helpful, I can’t imagine myself going anywhere else.
Since my family and i drive all foreign cars quotes can be a little pricy but their customer service and quality of work make it very affordable.
The entire shop has a family feel and makes you more than welcome! I very highly recommend Eric Krebs Automotive.

This man scammed me. Beware. He will do the same to you. He said he’d fix everything that needed fixing for about $ 1500. I thought it was a good deal, until about 3 days later when the breaks that he supposedly fixed, were still bad and still needed fixing on top of everything else. I didn’t want to believe he scammed me because «he’s a Christian» like myself, but this place really is untrustworthy. Like I said, watch out, please. He also scammed my best friend. My friend took his BMW (brand new and in perfect condition) there for a simple oil change, but then only a few days later, his car broke down on the freeway. His fuel pump went out. We then had to have the car towed to the shop that night, so it could be fixed the next morning. Without having to even explain what really went wrong, the same guy who worked on the car, knew exactly what went wrong without even looking at it. If you’re reading this, please, please go somewhere else. I can’t get my money back, but I can at least save you yours.

These people have handled my and my daughter’s car repairs for many years. They have always been scrupulously honest and thorough in their work. They routinely check things that are unrelated to the appointment reason. For example, they recently were replacing a water pump and noticed that one of my turn signal lights was burnt out, and they replaced it at no charge. They have my unreserved recommendation.

These guys are awesome. I’ve taken my car in twice for an oil change and once for a strange throttle position sensor issue. There are only four employees total and all of them have been very helpful. I would definitely recommend Krebs to anyone looking for a service job at a reasonable price.

This place is the absolute best. My check engine light came on and I was terrified. I really was in a financial bind already. I also know nothing about cars and I do not trust mechanics. Typically I would enlist a family member’s support but I moved 2 hours out of town from all my friends and family over a year ago. So I set my sights on the internet to help me find an efficient, honest and reputable mechanic shop. I was pointed in this direction. The reviews were great and seemed genuine. After taking my car here I can say with 100% certainty that all of the previous positive reviews are absolutely true. I got a diagnostics test run and it was discovered that my swirl valve was broken. You can’t just replace that part you have to replace the entire intake manifold thingy. That was like a $ 1,000 repair. But the guys at the shop told me that Nissan released an extended warranty on that part for cars made in that year! Not only did they tell me about this fine loophole but they also called the Nissan shop and got my repairs approved before transferring me over. I paid the Krebs team my diagnostic fee and then had the entire replacement/​repairs done for free thru Nissan. I couldn’t be more thrilled or grateful that they did that for me. It was a stand up thing to do rather than just give me an estimate and hope I don’t find out about the other options. No matter what goes on with my car from now on I am taking it to them first! Even though there is a Nissan dealership and repair shop down the street from me, I know these guys will tell me if I need to/​should go there instead and so I will always pay for them to examine it first. I trust them and I appreciate them keeping my money in my pocket, so whenever anything else comes up I’ll be certain to make sure I keep putting some back in to theirs.

I drive from San Diego just to Get my car worked on. Up front and honest! I’ve also called and explained a problem and they worked with my brother over the phone. 5 star service all around!
THE BEST!