JSV Smog & Auto Repair

Pierre is not just your typical mechanic but an awesome man too. He is very trustworthy, knowlegable, fair, kind, hard-​working, thourough and so on so forth. He fixed my brakes, lights, diagnose for free, and remove all the issues on my dashboard. He never take advantage of me even though he knew that I have zero knowledge on cars. He’ll tell you what the issue is and will give you options and advices too.
*** He’s the only person that will touch my cars.
–Paolo Rosal

Best referral I have got from a family member. I own a Benz and I have to get a service every year. The services at the dealership can get very expensive! I recommend this place!

I was referred to JSV by a friend of mine who takes his cars there. I went there to have an aftermarket clutch line installed and to have my clutch fluid flushed and replaced on my 350z. The work was done quickly and I am more than satisfied with the quality of the work. They even switched over the heat shielding from my old clutch line on to the new one. Pete and the technician who worked on my car were courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. He charged me less than I thought it would cost to do the job. I recommend JSV to anyone looking for a good, honest mechanic.

My Facebook status post today: «My mechanic is awsesome… once again he saves the day! Phew…»
That pretty much sums it up! It is such relief to find a mechanic who is honest, trustworthy, incredibly knowledgeable (1 mechanic and 2 dealership visits later he figured out my problem in 5 minutes) who it well priced. I will never take my care some place else after my amazing experience with Pierre!

I have been coming to JSV for years. Pete is the owner here and he has treated my family very well. He is honest and his prices are fair. Pete topped my fluids off for my van when I had taken it to ANOTHER oil change shop and they neglected to finish my oil change (long story, THEY will be reviewed next!!) He did this for FREE because I am a loyal customer. He replaced the engine for my ’99 Sienna minivan last Spring (2010) and he searched all over san diego to get the best engine for the best price with the lowest miles. He changed my friend’s tire once when she was driving me to pick up my van and we hit a nail. He didn’t charge us.
So, obviously Pete doesn’t just hand out freebies. He has a family he needs to support, a business to run. However, If you are a loyal customer to him, he reciprocates. He is a good person. Before I went to Pete, I had been screwed over several times by mechanics who saw me as an ignorant woman (well, when it comes to cars, i am pretty ignorant!) Pete always explains very thoroughly what needs to be done to my van and never recommends unnecessary labor.
Also, he will drive you home (AKA «shuttle.»)
He doesn’t accept checks.