Safety Auto Repair

This was one of the best experiences I have had with an auto repair shop. I have lived in the college area for almost two years and wish I had gone to this place sooner.
My boyfriend and I are leaving today for an out-​of-​state move and I had been hearing a sound from the rear passenger side of my 2004 subaru impreza. We assumed it was the strut and Anthony confirmed it was. Lisa called and called trying to find a place that had my struts and was able to get them in by 3:30. We came to pick up the car just after 5 and Anthony had replaced the struts, my front breaks and rotors for an exceptional price.
I can feel the difference and feel more safe about making this 1,400 mile drive. Lisa was so warm and welcoming and Anthony seemed to be someone who is proud of the work he does. They stayed open just to make sure I got my car fixed the same day. Anthony also informed me that my radiator is on its way out but that I would be okay making this drive. He wasnt trying to nickle and dime me like most auto mechanics would.
The reviews I had read before I went in there this morning praised them to be an honest family that does good work. They are just that.
Thanks again, guys.

They did a great job on my 2001 new vw beetle replaced water pump and other things that needed attention would recommend to my friends.

Got an oil change here. Fast service. Friendly and family owned/​operated. Very reasonable pricing. I enjoy supporting family owned businesses like this rather than the big guys. Will return and recommend

I’ve only gone here once but so far I’ll give it 5 stars. Very personable, honest family business. Anthony told me a long list of things I needed to get fixed/​repaired but clearly showed me the problems in my car and explained everything. Although the price was overwhelming at first, they really do give you a good deal for parts and labor. He also didn’t charge me for a few things that he noticed during the process because he knew I was struggling to pay already. He got all the repairs done by the next day. Lisa was also super nice, great customer service! I drove the car on an 8hr trip the same day and another trip a week after and it’s still running great. I would trust them enough to go back if I needed to

It has been a long time since I got my car maintained so I knew that it was going to cost a bit of money. I went back to Safety Auto Repair because I knew they would take care of me. I was so happy with their service. I ended up spending just under $ 500, but it was stuff that I really needed to do (the longer you wait to maintenance your car, the more work it will probably need).
I got a transmission flush, oil change, resurfaced roaters, new front break pads, topped off all my fluids, and changed a gasket in the engine. He also re-​inflated my tires. I liked that Anthony SHOWED me and EDUCATED me on what was going on with my car and what I needed to do to fix it and what caused the issues in the first place.
I love this place and highly endorse the business. They are local, and are a walkable distance from my apartment complex.
After Lisa called me and told me my car was ready, I walked over. I didn’t see my car. She said that Anthony took it for a test drive, just around the block (I actually did see him pass by), just to make sure everything was working correctly, which I appreciated. I didn’t even think of having a mechanic do something like that (test drive it to make sure things worked correctly). I felt the difference in my car as I drove it home and felt a lot safer knowing that my car got the care that it so desperately needed. I was really happy with the work Anthony did. Thank you so much!

I found out I had a fuel leak and went to Pep Boys. They could not fix it so I figured I would check Unilocal.Safety Auto Repair had really good reviews and they were a couple blocks from my house. I called them and they were able to get me in for an estimate in 15 minutes. Anthony diagnosed the problem in not time. He even showed me exactly what was wrong and what he needed to fix. He actually replaced part of all the fuel lines instead of having to re-​do the whole system which saved me a lot of money. He fixed the car in 4 – 5 hours and went out of his way to get the parts needed. The price was very fair and after he was done, he even let me look at exactly what he did to fix the leak and gave me suggestions on how to keep the car ‘healthy’. I’m very happy with the service I received. They are Honest and Friendly, and they give you a Fair Price.

Since my last review I have had more work done on my car. This place is a gem. They are fast and the right price. They are within walking distance to a few places to eat and shop so you won’t be bored waiting for your car. If there is anything else that he see’s that you might need to fix soon he will let you know.

Brought my Subaru to a different shop because I blew a head gasket and needed a repair shop close by. Stopped in and asked them if they would do it and for how much. Was given a good price so I dropped it off.
They were very kind and helpful, explaining anything they did or were going to do. They stayed in contact with me about repairs and charged me the price they quoted me. Overall I was very pleased by the experience. Anthony is a great guy and treated me fairly. The women in the front is so nice I stayed and talked with her for a minute.
I had some major work done, a head gasket replacement, valve job and radiator and engine flush, with spark plugs and new oil. A pricey job anywhere else, over $ 2000, they did it for a good chunk under that. Having a subaru makes everything harder so more expensive, but I am satisfied with the repairs… I have put almost 1000 miles on it now and nothing has gone wrong. stopped spitting smoke the very next day and runs smoothly. I put plus gasoline in it now just to make sure it runs well but other than that its in great condition, I should expect another 100,000 miles with regular maintenance.
I recommend this shop for a lot of reasons but mainly because they just have great service with great results, you can’t ask for more. I’ll be doing anything there that I can’t do

Great Service, Honest and Friendly
I pass by this place everyday and typically go to a mechanic up in Miramar, my car got to the point that i couldn’t drive it too far, so, on a prayer, i decided to give this place a chance.
They told me it would be $ 40 to diagnose the issue, and if i decided to do the work they would put that towards the cost
I don’t usually trust mechanics as i have dealt with enough shady ones.
The whole process of getting my car fixed was smooth and great. I got calls to update me on the progress, as well as Tony showed me all the other problems with my car that i will have to get fixed eventually. Everything he changed he showed me the problem and explained it to me before actually doing the work.
I now have my car back running smoothly which is a great feeling.
They gave me the estimate of future work that needs to be done, and I will definitely be back here to get the work done.
I have already recommended them to 1 person and will continue recommending them to anyone who needs a mechanic

I have taken my car here to get repaired several times, I have an 01. Each time Anthony and Lisa have been wonderful. They go above and beyond to help you. Their prices can’t be beat. One of the repairs my car has needed was a blown head gasket. I know that is an expensive and big job, so I called around to several different shops in different areas and no place quoted me under 1400. Now most shops said it would take 3 days and with Anthony it took all week, but honestly the money I saved was worth the extra days. Even with a car rental it was still lower than what I had been quoted. What I specially like is that if they make recommendations for something to be changed or replaced, they show me why and Anthony even explains the function of the piece. They make sure you are aware of what you are paying for.

Great service!
They ran my vehicle through a whole gauntlet of checks and let me know exactly what was wrong before they charged me for anything.
Theyre fast and definitely reliable.

The service and price are great! Great deal on oil change and all the maintenances!
I have to admit that I know very little about cars :(
However! Anthony was extremely patient to show me and explain to me every parts’ name and functions whenever I have any questions or doubts! He even let me borrow his car for a day cuz I really have to leave for work… very helpful!
Lisa is very friendly! When I told her I am going on a long road trip, she cares a lot and kept reminding me what I should be aware of! What a lovely family owned auto repair shop!

Anthony and Lisa are great. I have used them for all 3 family cars for 4 years.
The prices are great, and the service is too.
I am skeptical by nature and always have an eye out for any signs of dishonesty, particularly around car repair. None here. These are quality family folks.
Sometimes I have had a hard time understanding Anthony over the phone, but I am getting used to their accent.
They make money on parts, with a markup margin, like all mechanics do. Their margins are low, and they seem to charge labor based on the time it takes rather than the puffed up allowances that the service manuals may suggest.
They have a few times tracked down after market deals on parts that saved me tons of money.
It is so nice having a car mechanic I can trust fully and know that they can take care of anything. They do major work and minor repairs on any car.

I was initially stoked to find an well priced mechanic in the La Mesa area, near my home. I found them out of necessity and emergency since my power steering went out. Well they fixed the power steering issue, replaced a belt that was obviously torn (I saw it with my own eyes). But when I go to pick it up they say «you’re power steering fluid is leaking». I was like «yeah right, whatever» and paid no mind. I park my car on my drive way and there has not been one single leak of any kind… that is not until I brought it home after having it serviced at this place.
I was freakin’ mad… it made no sense. Long story short, I was telling a co-​worker of this incident and she said that some mechanics pull this scam where they cause the fluid to leak out then force you to bring it back to get it fixed and charge you hundreds of dollars for what takes them like 5 – 10 minutes to «fix».
I took it back like 2 – 3 times because they couldn’t fix the leak until magically after I was threatening to reverse the credit card charges and report them to the BBB, they «fixed» the problem and only charged me $ 80 instead of the $ 300 it was supposed to cost… there is more manure there than at a Lakeside Rodeo. It was worth paying the $ 80 to just get it over with, and my car hasn’t leaked since.
Since I’m not a mechanic it is hard to prove and unfortunately I don’t have time to deal with crap like that so I paid the $ 80 and promised myself never to go back there. They are scammers… just because a business is a member of the BBB doesn’t mean they’re honest, just means they haven’t been caught yet.