Midas / SpeeDee Oil Change

My second time here in a week. First I took my car to get my oil changed everything was done properly but my floors were not vacuumed and my windows were not clean which are included in the price of an oil change here. I returned to get my girlfriends car’s oil changed because I had applied pay $ 5 off credit to my first oil change which was not credited to my first transaction. I realized this after i had paid, brought it to the attention of the worker and he gave me a $ 10 credit towards my next service. After the oil in my girlfriends car was changed I inspected the windows and the floors and noticed that neither one has been taken care of yet again. I asked the worker if the floors were going to be done after he had given me the keys to leave and I had paid and he said yes someone can do it for you right now. I drove away without even asking them to clean my windows because I don’t feel that I need to ask for services to be completed for which I have already paid. Oil change was completed, l fine, services were not met therefore I feel 2 stars out of 5 for a simple service are deserving.

Came here despite the negative reviews because I really needed an oil change and the dealership wasn’t an option because I already fell victim to their shitty customer service.
I pulled up and a guy greeted me immediately. Gave him my info and we went inside to do the paperwork. He said it would take about 45 mins which made sense because there was a car in every bay (5 total I believe).
My car went up about 10 mins later and Carlos started the inspection and preps. I was thrilled.
This was my 2013 C250 Mercedes first oil change. I’ve owned it for 2 months. Once my car went up I asked the manager Jose if I could take a look under neither with Carlos and he was happy to let me. Myself and Carlos BS’d for a few minutes and he pointed out some things for me as well. Super helpful.
I went inside to wait for Carlos to finish up. About 30 mins later Jose came in and told me they had the wrong filter and they had to get one from Napa and they should be there in about 15 – 20 mins. I was totally ok with this especially considering how nice they were to me and helpful. I know Mercedes don’t come in everyday and the filters might not always be stocked.
Well it took Napa forever to get there. I waited over an hour for the driver to show up. During the wait time Jose was calling the driver and Napa. I saw him and heard him on the phone each time he called.
Once the part arrived it only took 10 mins to finish. Jose was very apologetic about the whole mess and compensated me for the wait. He was extremely polite and keep me in the loop about the issue.
Because of these two guys and the service I would definitely go back. The part issue is really a non-​issue. You can’t expect every place to stick your parts especially if your type/​make/​model doesn’t come in that frequently.
There was a smart ass comment made my another one of the guys that was there that as addressed IMMEDIATELY by Jose, who is the manager, and I was very pleased at his response to my complaint and he agreed the guy should t have even spoken to me about the filter or insinuated that it was my fault for not calling ahead about the filter.
Thanks guys! I will come back again for my next service.

Staff was knowledgable and super friendly. Everything was explained, and no pressure to get extra stuff done! I’ll definitely be back! Thanks again.

Turns out I had many car problems when I took my car to Midas. I took my car in three times, where they fixed my car, didn’t charge me half of what they initially said and also paid for half of my rental car (which they definitely didn’t have to do)!! The manager, Jose, greeted me by name each time when I walked in and also knew who I was when I called on the phone. These guys are fantastic and made me feel safe bringing my car to them!!!
They are now my go-​to place for my car!

Always a pleasure getting my car serviced here. Had a Groupon deal for a oil change at some place else, I decided to get mine done here instead for about the same price without the Groupon. George was courteous and didn’t try to to up sell me anything for other services I probably don’t need. Only other services recommended by his mechanic was replacing the engine air filter for about $ 20. Who needs a Groupon when the prices and services is just as good without it? i

Love this Midas, the techs and office staff are so friendly and efficient. I always bring my car here for maintenance and oil changes!

It all started with my xterra overheating on my way home. The temperature indicator was all the way in the red and I could smell the coolant fluid. Lucky me, I am just 1 block away from Midas and hope I make it to the lot. Yeah, I made it. I open up the hood to find the radiator top seam was opening up and foam coming out of it. No question, I needed a new radiator.
Anyway, I talked to the manager. While he was trying to find the parts, (he let me know I could wait for it. It will take about 2 hours). I called Nissan of El Cajon to get a price from them. «See my review for nissan El Cajon.»
OK, price was quoted to about 500. (Nissan quoted 950). So I said «ok, and in addition, check out the AC. It’s not cooling, I said. Probably a leak.»
The guys said they could not find the parts to make the repairs this evening, however, I could leave it over night, and they would give me a ride home.
I took the ride, rather than spending money on UBER. Anyway, I picked up my car today. Everything, radiator, flush, new coolant, AC repair and charging system total $ 761. I know its not cheap, but definitely cheaper than Nissan.
Thanks guys. I hope I have the enjoyment of the cold AC for years to come. Ciao Ciao.

Anyone who moves to a new city knows that next to a good barber/​stylist and a tattoo artist, finding a good car shop is one of the hardest things to do. Especially when you have to leave your family mechanic in VA who has been looking after your family’s cars for over a decade.
Midas on Friars Road has always done me right and I’ve been coming to them for a couple years, now. I drive an ’88 Porsche 944 so whenever anything needs fixing, it is not going to be cheap. The guys at Midas have always beat out other prices around town and I couldn’t be happier.
Oil changes every 5k miles. Standard.
Needed new brake pads and rotors last year and they beat out other shops from Mission Valley all the way up to Mira Mesa by well over $ 100.
It was determined I needed a new alternator after my battery wasn’t charging. You would think that on such an old car, it would take forever to find the part and cost an arm and a leg? Nope. They had the part that morning and I picked up my car that afternoon. All at a very reasonable price for such an old car.
I like to bring a book and sit & wait for my car to be done just in case they need to show me anything and when they have, they bring me out to the garage and point out exactly what they find so I know I’m not being swindled.
Next on my list are new tires and a water pump/​timing belt assembly.
Friendly staff and fair prices on a not-​so-​cheap vehicle. Couldn’t ask for anything more.

Jose Ruelas is all you need to know when you come here for service. This guy is hands down the most friendly and accommodating service manager I have ever dealt with. His customer service is top notch, I trust everything he tells me, and it does not hurt that they are 5 minutes from my place in Mission Valley either.
The next time you need a service, especially if your check engine light is lit, go chat up Jose and he will take care of you. He is a total credit to the ownership of this business and the negative reviews were probably written before he got there.

Pulled in late in the afternoon hoping to have a new battery installed and thinking I’d be there forever, but was pleasantly surprised when they installed a new battery immediately. Every person working there was courteous and thoughtful. So glad I found them.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. My car kept shifting to the right when the brakes were applied and the peddle would rattle. I took it into Midas for repair. I knew it didn’t need brakes or rotor work done because I had measured them before taking it in. They had a mechanic inspect it and they told me that my ABS module needed to be replaced. They offered to sell me a new one for $ 975 or a rebuilt one for $ 625 plus labor. (I have the paper work to prove it) I told them I would get a second opinion. I took the car into another shop and they fixed it for $ 75. It turns out all it needed was a speed sensor replaced for the front left wheel. The computer wasn’t getting the speed so it wasn’t applying the break properly thats why it would shift to the right. I will never go to MIDAS again. How do they sleep at night? I am very disappointed and unhappy with the service.

Pretty standard car place. Dependable for an oil change… Look online for coupons ($ 25). They do a pretty comprehensive visual check of fluids, systems, and parts. I heard on the automated hold spiel that they do a complimentary vacuum and windshield cleaning. This past time I noticed that the floor had been cleaned but the windshield looked about the same. Meh, whatever… I come here for an oil change not a cleaning…
Been coming here for regular maintenance for a couple years and haven’t had any issues. For other repairs and diagnostics though, there are better, less expensive options elsewhere.

I’ve been going here since January 2013, they have always been on point and helpful. I went yesterday for an oil change and wanted a silver one. The mechanic told me it was unnecessary to rotate my tires because the better ones are where they are suppose to be. Therefore, they bumped me down to a cheaper oil change. To top it off, they completed the service in 15 minutes!

Let me start off by saying that I have been here before and the owner Tom and his staff changed out my master cylinder along with the proportioning valve and did an amazing job!!! No problem since then which has been around 6 months. Last week when I got my oil change at another location (big mistake, should have came here) the car kept pulling left. I went to 2 brake specialist in the area (big chains) and they wasted my time and couldn’t find the problem. I came here today and their lead tech Brian along with the manager Jose found it immediately! Turns out the tires needed to be balanced as everything else displayed no problem. I would disregard the negative reviews and bring your vehicle here. You will save time and money. Thanks Tom for standing behind your work and business. There should be more owners that show pride and workmanship in what they do.

I’ve come here a few times for an oil change. They’re pretty standard, staff is nice, quick service. Until I brought my car into another Midas location. They told me that this location didn’t change my filter on my last oil change! I can’t believe how they could mess up on such a standard procedure unless they were intentionally trying to save costs.
Anyways, I won’t be back!

Horrible service! Worst experience ever. I got an oil change, got my car back with a flat tire. I asked them to look at he tire. They told me it needed to be replaced and in fact all 4 of them needed to be replaced. He said he would give me a good price 700 for all 4 tires. I went somewhere else for a second opinion and they said all four tires were fine and it was a cosmetic tear on the tire. Costco even looked at my tires for free and did the water test. So go to costco for anything tire related, moral of the story.

They left my radiator reservoir unplugged and uncapped. I’ve been driving around for two weeks like that. Thanks

Although not really located in a convenient spot parking usually isn’t a problem. There’s a limited number of spaces. The waiting room has a soda machine, a keurig with several flavors to choose from. For entertainment while you wait they offer several magazines and two separate TVs.
The staff seems to be knowledgeable and always courteous. I feel confident when brining my vehicle not to get pressured with products or services not actually needed.
The waiting room is sufficiently clean and tidy. A unisex restroom provides the proper amount of facilities for necessary bodily waste.
I recommend bringing your vehicle to Midas for your regular and emergency maintenance and services.

I took my car to have my headlights replaced. I spent over $ 110 at another facility and was not advised that brighter burn out quickly which would explain the 18 month lifespan of my bulbs. Carlos was the expert that I worked with me. He pointed out improvements. I spent half the price and got twice the quality. Another great service knowledgeable talent at this facility.
Great Job

Quick and efficient service.
I like this shop. Good people, good manager, and owner. Very thorough and helpful. Service is always completed efficiently and all questions I have are quickly answered. I’ve had pretty easy jobs for them including multiple oil changes, tire rotations, and complete brake services, all done to my satisfaction. I recommend this Midas for any basic service.