Mira Mesa Auto Techs

It’s pretty hard to find a place you can trust when it comes to your car. After reading reviews on Unilocal,I decided to give this place a try to get my oil changed. I was expecting your not so clean typical car shop however this blew my mind. The building is nice and the inside is clean. They have a high TV that plays movies all day everyday and they provide free water bottles. The staff is pretty friendly.
I came in for an oil change which took approximately 45 mins as a walk in customer. I found out that you can actually schedule appointments which i then did in the future. They changed my oil and also gave me some quotes on replacing my breaks which I found was cheap than other auto shops. I probably will get my breaks done soon knowing they keep it real and provide the best service and deals.

I’ve brought my car in several times for services. Initially with a Toyota Corolla that I’ve owned for a decade. And now with my new Acura RDX. Service has been impeccable every time I’ve come in. They work well with Japanese autos, take walk-​ins as well as appointments and prices are very reasonable. Waiting room is comfortable with wifi, water and tv. If there waiting room is not good enough then there are a few breweries within walkable distance and Starbucks to kill time during your service!

First time here for an oil change and the place is very clean and the front desk woman is very friendly. The price of a full synthetic oil change is very reasonable.

I come here for all my oil changes and maintenance. This place is really customer-​oriented. They don’t sneak in fees or extra services to suck your money dry. They do complimentary overall checks, and they let you know if there is anything you didn’t know that had to be fixed, so that you yourself can decide whether or not you want them to fix it for you.
They have a nice, big waiting room with magazines and a TV, so that you’re not completely bored while you’re waiting for your car to be done. There’s also a Starbucks down the road, so you can easily walk over there while you wait as well.
I came in once because my windshield wipers weren’t really cleaning up my windshield as good as it should be. Like the pressure wasn’t enough to wipe down the water, so it left streaks all over my windshield, leaving me with bad, unsafe, blurry vision on the road, especially at night or when it rains. The guy checked up on it at first and said that he didn’t find any problems with it, so I had to explain it further. I’m not a bad driver, and the way the wipers were working didn’t sit right with me. We then went to take a look at it again and he said that he would fix it. Even though he didn’t find the problem at first, I don’t blame him because it’s pretty hard to explain how it works in the rain when it’s a sunny day outside. But I really commend their honesty, and that they don’t try to charge you for every little thing they could find.

I wanted to express my thanks to Mira Mesa Auto Techs over the last couple days. My Honda wouldn’t start Saturday morning and I had to get it towed in that afternoon. Almost exact issue happened last September which resulted in Mira Mesa Auto Techs replacing the starter so I was worried that it might be more serious this time (and more expensive), like the timing belt.
On Monday afternoon, I received a call that work was done and ready for pickup. I was shocked it was done in the first place because I assumed they were calling to say they had a chance to diagnose the issue and that the timing belt needed replaced. However, they had already fixed it and when I inquired what the issue was they said the starter was defective and they replaced it free of charge. When I went to pick up the car, I found out that they even changed the oil for me! THANKS AGAIN!
I have been taking my Ford and Honda there for a couple years now and know when they diagnose issues they are honest and fairly priced.

I found these guys on Unilocal,and they did not disappoint! I came in for an oil change and tire rotation and paid $ 26 :) The receptionist is super friendly, and didn’t push at all for extra services. They do an inspection of the car with oil changes and suggested I have a 135k service and a right mount done, I declined and they weren’t pushy at all! I waited about an hour for my oil change with an appointment so not bad at all. Too bad I’m moving and won’t be able to come back here, but I definitely recommend this place!

Came here for an oil change but left with a smile from friendly staff, fast and great service, with a reasonable price. Also a thorough checkup of the car is included!

Was referred to this place by a coworker. I have seen all the rave reviews on Unilocal so decided to give them a try. Called in to set an appointment for 8am to get my front brakes done and an oil change. Got there, the front desk girls were nice and checked me in right away. About 15 minutes later the owner calls me and tells me the rear brakes need to be done too. I told him go ahead because the price of the fronts and the backs were cheaper then just the fronts at another shop I usually go to. At about 11 the car was done. I was amazed the their speed. Check out the car, everything was all set. Paid and was out of there by 11:10. Amazing shop. Great service. Very reasonable prices. Thank you guys! Will definitely come back.

Stopped in for a check engine check light service and was told they were on lunch for the next hour. Luckily I was able to find another shop around the corner (which there are many) who could help me right away.

Car got towed in at 11:30 am, with starting problem. Front office gal «T» was friendly and efficient. Owner/​manager Alan listen to our description of the issue and agreed it was likely a bad starter. By 2:30 they called to advise the car needed a starter. By 3:30 the repair was done. Great service, especially
Considering they do not take appointments.
Will come back for other work.

Highly recommend! This placeless referred to me by a friend and I scheduled an appointment. I arrived to a location that was a bit surprising. I was expectation a typical auto garage but found the location to be more industrial. I parked in the back and entered the business to find it nicely decorated and clean. The waiting room had a large screen tv, magazines, comfortable chairs, and a mini fridge stocked with bottles of cold water. The staff were friendly and professional. My wait was reasonable and the price of my service was half of what was quoted to me by my dealership. I will use them in the future for any auto repair/​maintenance services.

I took my Acura TSX in to replace my starter. They were unable to serve me over the weekend, but allowed me to tow my car there until they had an available slot. Service and location was nice, I’d definitely come back.

Great place to bring your car. I’ve brought all my cars here for the past 7 years. Very hard workers and the waiting room is always clean and smells amazing for a mechanic shop.

Took my car here after it started making funny noises. Thought my transmission was messed up so I had them run a diagnostic on my car and see what was wrong with it. A day later they still hadn’t called me so I called them and they said they finished and my car was ready. They should have called me to tell me this.
Then when I get into the shop. All they did was the girl at the front handed me a bill for 65 dollars with a piece of paper that quoted me 3,500 for a transmission rebuild or replacement. No one came to explain to me what was wrong or anything.
Took my car to a transmission specialist today. He asked me what idiot told me I needed a new transmission? Apparently it’s my transfer case that is making the noise. I almost got fixed the wrong problem on my car for $ 3,000 plus because of their lack of competence. I want my 65 $ back! You guys need to step it up, not only does your customer service suck, but you are misdiagnosing huge problems.

More than happy to write a third review for the stellar service that I consistently experience with Mira Mesa Auto Techs with Allen, Young, and the team. This time, the culprit was a worn wheel bearing on my used s2k. The crew at Auto Techs had my car ready in a few hours. Not only that but Allen offered and replaced a part that he noticed was also worn at no additional cost (over a hundred dollar value just for the part!).
I don’t want to give the wrong impression that this kind of freebie happens often (I have been a repeat customer with different cars since 2012) but what you will experience here is quality service, reasonable prices, and a feeling that you and your car are cared for. The friendly receptionists also add to the positive experience.
I will continue to tell my friends to go here when they’re in need of auto services and I know they’re in good hands. Thank you Mira Mesa Auto Techs!

The best out of the best mechanic shop in San Diego!
Great customer service, reasonable price, good location!
I asked for a quote via phone and they delivered the promise.
I will refer this shop to all of my friends for their car needs.

This is my third time here at Mira Mesa Tech. When signing in, you get to list all your concerns on a piece of paper so the mechanics can use it as a checklist for what to look for. The receptionists are usually nice and helpful, but don’t ask for an alignment check since they don’t do these here. I found out in a rather unpleasant tone by one of the receptionists today. The waiting area is clean with magazines, plenty of chairs and a TV. The mechanics are really good about telling you what needs to be fixed promptly and what can wait. An oil change averages about $ 25 for me. Overall, it’s a nice place to get most of your car work done for a good price.

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed «The Techs». They have been in their new location for a year now. There is plenty of parking here which is needed due to all of the cars that they service here. Alan and the rest of the team are honest, ethical, and really, all around great people. They have gone above and beyond what most business owners do, let alone most mechanics.
If you can’t make it in to drop off your car during regular business hours, you can drop your keys after hours and they will take a look at your ride the next business day.
The Techs will recommend any repairs and let you know if they are urgent, or if you can wait until you have some extra cash to get them fixed. Their prices are still FANTASTIC and their new waiting area is comfy and has a nice TV so you can hang out and wait.
If you have any questions about the repairs, or need something explained, Alan is very patient and will go over the issue with you so you can see exactly what he’s talking about.
Kudos to the Techs!

Been going to this shop for several years now for oil changes and minor auto repairs. They recently moved from the black mountain location to the one off of camino santa fe. Everyone here is always friendly, from the receptionists to the owner, Alan.
The new location is exponentially better than the old one, at least the waiting room and the lobby area. It is probably at least three times bigger, more chairs, a big screen tv, complimentary bottled water, hard wood floors, and just much better interior decoration. It may not seem a big deal that the interior was upgraded, but when you’re here on a saturday morning and waiting over an hour to get your oil change done, you’ll know what I mean. It just makes for a more comfortable customer experience.
The service is quick, but if you’re here and it’s busy, it’s normal there will be a long wait, they only have so much lifts and mechanics. But to me, it’s somewhat a good sign that it’s busy most of the time, shows me that people keep coming back here to get service done even if there’s a wait, because it’s that good.
Today, I got an oil change and the transmission fluid changed. Most places, workers will come up to you and tell you they found this and that and this has to be fixed and this replaced, and barely explain to you what’s going on. One of the workers, Dung, approached me and told me that the rear shocks were leaking and specifically told me the quote to replace them. He continued to explain it, and then told me to follow him so he can show me. Went in the shop and he pointed out the leak, I asked him if it was urgent and he said it’s not, and it’s not a safety issue. There was no pressure at all to get it fixed right then and there, unlike what other places would do. I appreciate that he let me know it’s not a safety issue and that I can come back later on when it’s convenient. Just an example of great customer service here.
Highly recommend mira mesa auto tech and will always be coming back here.

Let me start by saying this place is awesome!!!
My car wouldn’t start a few days ago and I needed to get it towed to a shop. My old roommate spoke highly of Mira Mesa Auto Techs so I did some researching on Unilocal and saw all the great reviews. I’m lucky I brought my car here.
I had to get my car towed since it wasn’t starting. The guy who came to tow my car recommended a friend’s shop to take it to. He gave his friend a call and explained the problem. Over the phone he said it was either the battery or alternator but he said it most likely was the alternator. He said with labor it would cost about $ 600. I told the tow truck person that I wanted to bring it the original shop I chose (Mira Mesa Auto Techs).
When I got the shop I was very impressed with how welcoming and homie the inside felt. The customer service was excellent. They took my information and told me that they’d call me tomorrow since they were closing in 30 minutes.
I got a call in the morning and the gentleman told me that my car was ready for pick up. He told me that the battery transport wasn’t connected properly. He told me he wasn’t going to charge me and that I’m lucky I didn’t take it anywhere else. I was shocked by the great service. I feel like every other shop I’ve been to is always looking to up sell or rip me off. I felt that the people who work at Mira Mesa Auto Techs number one priority is to provide great customer satisfaction. I’m very thankful for their honesty and highly recommend their service. I will continue to bring my car to their shop for service. Thank you very much Mira Mesa Auto Techs!