Hillcrest Auto Repair - San Diego (CA)

P Ray First time experience here at Stress-Free and I gotta say theres very few establishments that actually live up to their name nowadays, and Stress-free is surely one of them!!! I came in to bring my Tesla Y for alignment and the quote that I was given online was way cheaper than it actually cost but the guys at Stress-free took care of me and honor the original quote. Not only that, they got me a lyft to bring me back home knowing that my car will take few more hours. I gotta say, I havent had a service like that in a while!!! To all the guys at stress-free please keep up the great work! I really appreciate how you guys took care of me! 1,000% Highly recommended!!!!

Moth Project Minh is honest, straightforward, and easy to work with. I brought in my Honda Element for a brake master cylinder and really appreciated the clear communication throughout — no upselling, no pressure, just solid work and transparency. Highly recommend if you’re looking for someone you can trust. Highlights: ✅ Clear, honest communication ✅ No upselling or pressure ✅ Quality work on my Honda Element ✅ Fair, transparent pricing ✅ Trustworthy and professional

Bryan Miller Took my old Toyota in cause the check engine light kept coming on and it was running rough. I’m not too car-smart but they explained everything in simple terms and didn’t try to scare me with a huge list of problems like some other shops I’ve been to. They figured out it was just a bad sensor and got it replaced the same day. Honest pricing, no pressure, and the car’s been running smooth ever since. I liked that they didn’t make me feel dumb for asking questions. Only thing is the waiting area could use a bit of cleaning but that’s not a big deal. At least they got the job done right and quick. It’s hard finding good trustworthy mechanics nowdays, so I’m glad I found these guys. Will def bring my car back if I need more work.

J Dismukes Found this establishment through AAA as I needed a tune up before a road trip. The gentleman at the front office was super friendly and informative. I was able to get an appointment for the next morning and they took good care of me. I will be bringing my vehicles here from now on. Great service and reasonable prices.

Mike B Most recently, I had a stage 2 clutch installed in a 02 pt cruiser. Im very happy. I also brought my 2016 Honda Civic for an idle issue a year ago, and it has worked perfectly ever since. I have recommended friends, and they have all been happy with the service provided. David and Justin are very knowledgeable and will bend over backward to help get your vehicle back on the road and at a reasonable price

Jack Benedict Vicente is the best! He’s fair, honest and just a nice guy in general. I thought there was something big wrong with my car because it was making loud popping and crunching noises and when I took it in he was honest that nothing was wrong with my car besides it needing an oil change and a new air filter. He changed those and I was out the door for a super fair price. The noises ended up being part of the bumper rubbing up against my tire so purely aesthetic. I feel like a lot of places would just diagnose something expensive to get money. If I’m back in San Diego again and something happens with my car, I know where I’m going.

Melissa Hocanson I have a 1966 mustang that needed lots of work. It’s my daily driver now. It has been extremely challenging finding a mechanic that first would work on the car and second do a good job. Robert at John’s automotive was my first point of contact and he has been extremely professional, organized and detailed. I came in and explained what I needed and he scheduled a time that I could bring the car in - it wasn’t right away but I appreciated that he didn’t take the car until they were able to work on it. After I dropped off the car they sent me an email with photos and a checklist of things that were good and things that need work. I was very impressed I have been to a lot of mechanics and I have never received a report that detailed. Mike is the mechanic who has worked on my car and has explained in detail what was wrong, what he’s done and what I should expect. It’s challenging working on these old cars but Mike has the experience and expertise needed to get the job done. I love my car and I’m extremely grateful that I found John’s automotive otherwise I don’t think I’d be driving my car. I highly recommend this company. Robert and Mike are the best !!!

David Lyash This place is great! I came in to get my tires changed, and the staff was super friendly and easygoing. They walked me through all the available options without any pressure, and we reviewed them together to find the best fit. I had already shopped around at other places, but they gave me the best deal on my Nexus tires. I was in and out in under an hour—quick and efficient. Huge thanks to James and Art, who noticed my glove compartment wasn’t locking (something that had been a nuisance for months since my last oil change at the dealership). They went ahead and fixed it as a courtesy—no charge, no fuss. Just a smooth, pleasant experience all around in a clean, professional shop. Highly recommend!

Edson M Amazing service! Ronsen did an incredible job fixing a few dents and scratches from my car. My car looked brand new again! Outstanding work and communication. If I ever need any work done again, I will be coming back. Thanks again!

Steven Marsh I went here today for an oil change, and yes, the shop is open even though it says temporarily closed. Lee is honest, prices cheaply, and has always been reliable for me. Hes my favorite shop for oil changes and if you are asking for something specific to be done.