Boulevard Automotive

Owning a used car means you get to know your mechanic pretty good over the years. The Boulevard Automotive team is trustworthy, they know what they are talkinging about and they are really fair. You also receive a car wash voucher after most repairs/​services and they offer a taxi service to and from work, while your car is at the shop.

Who feels great when they leave their mechanic’s shop? I do, I do! The owners Atta Erikat and Ed Abrahim and their entire team are awesome… they treat their clients like friends. The staff is always professional, helpful and fair. A very special thanks to Richard today for helping me out. I have found the best mechanics in town and will be a client for life!
Diane R.

I needed my left tail light fixed.
I had been to countless auto shops on countless occasions because the damn thing just kept going out.
FINALLY, I brought my baby to Boulevard Auto. Out of all the auto shops I’ve been to in San Diego, only these guys were able to figure out the underlying issue.
They ordered me a new bulb (my car needs a specific one so any others burnt out immediately) and installed it for free in 5 minutes.
They even gave me an extra bulb to keep in my glove just in case.
Richard, the manager, was SO helpful and kind to me. He was never once condescending, which as a young woman I really appreciate.
Thank you Richard and Boulevard Auto! Great experience!

I will ONLY bring my cars to Boulevard!
As a young, blonde girl, who knows almost nothing about cars, having someone I can trust is SO important and I trust Boulevard guys more than I trust my dad with this stuff. They totally have my back, give me really good, honest advice and really help me out
Richard and Christian have gone above and beyond to assist me with several of my cars and cars I have brought in to potentially purchase. They have been very straight forward with me, hooked me up, given me rides to work and Luis even came and gave me a jump once.
The worst feeling of having a car broken down is feeling powerless and it can be really stressful. It relieves sooo much of the stress having people I trust like the guys at Boulevard and makes this whole car problem nightmare a lot less painful.
Not to mention they always haev a variety of yummy snacks and give me a rose every time I come in. Such gentlemen! I appreciate you guys so much. Thank you so much!

trustworthy, friendly, nice, talented, and responsible. I think they are great and do great work.

Great neighborhood shop that does mechanical and electrical service and repairs. Service Manager Christian is thorough and the work is done promptly. They try to save you money on service, I’m a fan.

This shop has a lot of integrity! I was thoroughly impressed how manager Richard Eck handled my service.
I had not been to this shop before and was, as usual, a bit apprehensive. I now see why they they get ranked so highly. They really do put people first!
The staff is very friendly and personable. I was very pleased with the quality of their work and competitive pricing.
I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone and will use them again in the future!
It’s good to know a good mechanics shop like this!

Atta and his group of mechanics are the best. They discussed all my options, and gave me the best course to take. I’ve been there several times with different vehicles and have never had an issue! Thanks again Boulevard!

The owner has been less than cooperative with my Insurance company after my truck caught on fire while I was driving my 6 yr old daughter home, and is a total loss. 4 months have gone by and AAA is getting the runaround from the owner Atta himself. When the owner cops an attitude and tells me to get a lawyer to try and recover the thousands I lost, and then gives AAA Insurance the runaround and an attitude as well as false phone numbers for the part manufacturer, then trust me you don’t ever want to trust them to do work on your vehicle.
I’m not a bit surprised that Atta’s reply is to deny the things he said, and incorrectly state that everything has been done that he needs to do. Of course he’s going to deny responsibility and make incorrect claims that we haven’t spoken on the phone. Why would he in a public forum like this?

Richard, Christian and the rest of the team at Boulevard Automotive are a pleasure to work with! I’ve been taking my vehicles to them for several years now and they are always friendly. I find them to be honest & upfront and would gladly recommend them to anyone.

Do not hesitate to trust these folks with your vehicle! These guys are honest, straightforward and kind. My car needed a lot of work and I had a decent amount of anxiety building up about what the estimate would be.
Richard and Christian explained everything and were totally up front about what was critical and what was going to need to be done in the near future.
I did the work with interest-​free financing and my car runs like new.
The entire process was fast, painless, and PLEASANT!
I won’t go anywhere else in the future. So grateful for the down-​to-​earth professionals at Blvd.
Don’t bother with a place you don’t know you can trust.

Best car shop I’ve ever been to! I was getting ready to take my car on a cross country road trip and I wanted to get it checked out before I went. I’d taken it to the dealership and they told me I needed a $ 500 service, but my car is only 3 years old so I went here to get a second opinion.
Thank goodness I did! They found a leak in my engine and rear shocks and said both would eventually ruin the car but should be covered under the warranty if I went back to the dealer. They took the time to explain it to me (I know nothing about cars), let me take pictures of the problem to show the dealership and even said if the dealership tried to give me a hard time that I could have the dealership call them.
I took it to the dealership the next day and both were covered under the warranty and now I’m getting my car fixed for free all because of boulevard automotive. I cannot thank them enough and if I wasn’t about to move across the country I would never go to another auto shop again because boulevard automotive is the best.

This place is amazing. The guys that work here are sooooo nice they make you feel very welcome And the services is great at low cost. I just when in for tires pressure Issue and they didn’t charge me anything plus they game me a flower

My friends tell me I should make a commercial for Boulevard because I am always raving about them!
I’ve been going to Boulevard for over 4 years and although I found the prices to be a little higher than other shops, it is absolutely worth it!
Why?
+ I trust that they will tell me what services I need and how urgent they are instead of selling me services I do not need.
+ I trust that they will complete every service well and if there are any problems that arise after, they will take responsibility and make sure the job is done right.
+ free shuttle service back to school/​work and pick-​up too!!! this is unbeatable
+ free car wash next door (sometimes 10 $ value)
+ free gourmet coffee next door (sometimes 4 $ value)
+ toothbrush (replace every 3 months with your every 3 month oil change ;)
+ fresh fruit and snacks
+ free bbq every friday
+ fresh, long stem roses
+ incredible referral program (friend gets a FREE oil change and you get 20 $!!!)
+ triple A discount
+ frequent coupons /​gift certificates mailed to appreciate customers
My only suggestion is that the last few visits where I waited in the shop instead of getting a ride to work took longer than the time I was told.
It’s a bit of a drive to go into La Jolla every time my car needs maintenance but sometimes I go to the beach (just 2 blocks down) while waiting or Oscars Mexican Seafood (so good) and I like to take the scenic drive through Mount Soledad to get there to avoid the terrible traffic on garnet.

I’ve had good experience after good experience at Boulevard. Whenever I need an oil change or have a bigger issue, I always come here.
They accept my AAA discount, but they also have sent out $ 20 off your next visit coupons. My boyfriend has had a lot of work done here with his car, and we’ve been sent gift certificates for Albertsons to thank us for our business. They have customer appreciation parties. They are friendly and professional. They are timely. I love bringing my business here.

I have had nothing but the best experiences at Boulevard Automotive. I don’t know much about cars which is why I go to these guys! They are reliable, fast and honest which is hard to find in a car shop!
Christian and Robert are always the ones to take my calls. They are very thorough in their explanations and make it dummy proof to understand! They are both pretty funny as well!
I hate having to get my car fixed but am happy I found Boulevard to help me when it’s broken and needs some TLC!
Thanks guys!!!

This is the best car repair shop I ever encountered in my whole life. They are professional, honest and they know everything about cars.
Why professional? Richard and Christian are car experts and their estimates are always right. OK, maybe not always. Once Richard quoted me around $ 800 for a transmission problem and I agreed to it. At the time the repair was done and I showed up to pay for the repair, he told me that they found another way to fix it and it was only $ 270. That never happened to me in any other car repair. It also answers the question why they are honest.
Their mechanics are well trained, they can handle brand new technology the same way they are able to take care of my old Lincoln Mark VIII.
Boulevard Automotive appreciates it’s customers. It’s not only the free shuttle service, the follow-​ups or the nice customer appreciation day party. It is the friendly atmosphere through the whole business that makes me always feel like being with friends.
Their prices are not the lowest, but at the end you are paying a fair price for an excellent work and a superb service. They always go the extra mile.

Kevin and Christian are great. The team at Boulevard Automotive are reliable and have great service. So glad that they are conveniently located in the neighborhood. I have taken several cars here for repair of the years (porsche, mercedes, miata) Professional.
Also, if you are shopping for bargain service. This is not it. I know I’m paying higher rates. Although my first inclination is always to find the lowest price I did that once before drove to east side san diego to get a car repaired. They had it for over a week charged me $ 500, service sucked, and when I got it, it still didn’t run how it was supposed to. I took the car here afterwards and it was fixed as per my wishes. In that instance, I ended up paying more because I was trying to be «frugal» :(
So yes, they are more expensive than the cheap repair places but they deliver and won’t waste your time and you don’t have to cross your fingers that the car will be properly repaired/​serviced. It will get done.

I’ve been going to Boulevard for over 6 years, and have always referred my friends and neighbors there. Now that I’m married, they take care of my family’s cars and will continue to do so until I move too far away to bring my cars there. My dog loves everyone there too ;p
I love that I don’t have to worry that I’m being scammed or ripped off– they just don’t operate like that. They inspect your car, along with anything you say is wrong with it, and break down the items that need addressing into categories: what needs to get done now, what can wait until next oil change, and what can wait until even longer, if absolutely necessary. If you can afford to get everything fixed right then, that’s even better, but if you can’t they’ll taper them out over time in the way that makes the most sense. They really feel more like family members who are looking out for your best interests, in all areas!
There have been several occasions when they’ve gone above and beyond to save me up to thousands of dollars, which I’ve never heard of with other shops. The most recent example was last year, when my Nissan Altima was getting an oil change/​tire rotation, and Blvd found some additional issues that needed fixing… some pricey issues! Before one of the guys (thanks Richard!) even called me to give me the run down, he had made some other calls to find out what could be done under warranty or to cut the cost down. In the end, Blvd saved me about $ 2,500! Half the work was still covered under some warranty I wasn’t even aware of, and the other half was covered inadvertently under a past recall. I only had to pay Blvd for my oil change, and they gave me the info needed for the Nissan dealership to take care of my car cost-​free (whew) ;)
We just took a new-​used Prius there this week for inspection before we had to commit to buying the car. All was cleared, and I’m 100% certain we can buy the car with no reservations.
I have other AMAZING examples of why I trust this business (and their advice) unguardedly, but there are honestly toooo many. Blvd has taken the best care of me and my cars from college to family life, and hopefully for many years to come.
The peace of mind this place provides is priceless, and the quality of work they have provided me with over the years is worth every penny I have spent there.

Two words. «Yelp Coupon» When you check in here you get a 50% off coupon if it’s your first visit. In my case it was worth over $ 50. Gotta love that.
These guys do a very thorough and meticulous job. I brought a vehicle in for an oil change. I prefer taking a car to a garage rather than a quick change establishment. Though quick change places have a number of general points they check in an inspection I’ve noticed certified mechanics have a far better sense what to look for beyond the basics. In the case of my car it was more taking note of and monitoring possible future issues. Trending and resolving a problem early can save a lot of aggravation later.
Luis did a great job in elaborating on the car’s present condition and future mechanical items they wanted to keep track of. All in all I felt I could trust these guys. That’s important. This isn’t the type of place that tries to sell someone blinker fluid.
Time slots fill up fairly quickly so you probably need to schedule a day or two ahead. Work was started at the scheduled time and completed in a prompt manner. They knew the best type of oil for my vehicle’s engine type and age. Great job!