Mode Automotive - San Diego (CA)

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 !!!

Trina Avalos George and team were very professional and helpful with my questions about the repairs. This is a true example of mechanical repair that’s very important for me . Thanks again for your support and service.

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

Felipe Peralta I found this auto shop because of its reviews on Google and I glad I did and now I am leaving a review to help them out and help others find an amazing mechanic shop like this one! I’ve been there a few times for multiple different things from oil changes to diagnosing engine problems Prices are good and they are honest people not charging more than they need to!

June Rebecca McCaughey The guys at Marina automotive were very helpful! Super knowledgeable, so kind, and fair. Communication is great! They got me in and out in one day. I went in for a general maintenance check. They checked all kinds of things like fluids oil, tires ll, filters, breaks etc. It did not cover alignment check, but they did recommended me to go get them checked. I will be going back!

Leah Siobhan Couldn’t recommend a mechanic more than this place! Moved down from LA and saw this place had great reviews and needed a few items done to my car. They were able to get my car in super fast and have the work completed in about 2 hours. Their pricing was great but most importantly their customer service made me feel like my concerns about my car were listened to and they didnt try to add on any unnecessary work. Having a mechanic that makes me feel like I’m not getting ripped off and my concerns are heard will be making me go back here for as long as I’m on SD!

Dmitrii Pilipenko After visiting the auto repair shop for my car, I was pleasantly surprised by the high level of service. The staff demonstrated professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. The repair was done with quality, and my questions were thoroughly explained. The convenient location and cleanliness of the shop also made a positive impression. The entire process was transparent, and I felt my car was in reliable hands. The outcome exceeded my expectations—my car looks and operates as if it just came out of the showroom. I highly recommend this shop to anyone valuing quality and professionalism in auto service. Thanks for the excellent service! I also want to add that I have not met such care about customers for a long time, the guys were attentive to my problem and tried to help me, I am an old man and it is difficult for me sometimes to understand what I need, they were patient and did a great job!

Matthew Larson I recently had my vehicle serviced at Coastal Auto Repair, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The customer service was excellent from start to finish—their communication was top-notch—they explained the repairs in detail, kept me updated on the timeline, and answered all of my questions with patience and clarity. It’s clear that they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in their work. I left feeling confident in the quality of the repairs and the fairness of the pricing. Highly recommend Coastal Auto Repair to anyone looking for honest, reliable service!

Brandon M. Coldiron Honestly, I could complain about the misgivings and issues we had asking the way. But none of those are really Tims fault. I came into his shop via tow truck on a Sunday and he was closed but answered the phone and got the gate unlocked so the tow could drop off the car. Next day, we find out we need a new motor, okay great no problem we kind of expected that. We told him to fix it, go ahead and put a used motor in it. This is where the problems started. The first motor he received was very rusty and heavily corroded and therefore he correctly sent it back to the supplier. 2nd motor comes in and its installed in about 3 days. This motor proceeded to run great for 30 miles and then the car started having issues again. Brought it back to Tim and they tried to fix it but on the text drive the motor failed and threw a rod. It needs yet another motor, Tim ordered another one and had it installed in 10 days. Awesome problems solved right? Wrong... We noticed the new motor was leaking coolant 3 days after we picked it up. I took a video of the leak and brought it back to Tim. At this point Tim diagnosed it as a leaking water pump and replaced it. This man only charged us $4500 for a motor with labor and he absolutely did not make any money off of us due the issues that we experienced with the motors he got from his supplier, but he never once turned us away and he always honored his warranty. He always answers the phone and even though this was a bad situation for all parties involved we are happy to say Tim treated us right and was a man of his word. Thank you for your integrity Tim.

Brendan Bracken I have come in multiple times, with multiple cars we own. These guys do a fantastic job. One of our previous cars, a LandRover RangeRover, had some decidedly difficult issues with the sensors precluding us from passing CA Smog Certification.... they were able to get the system updated through multiple drive cycles. Definitely worth coming to check out.