Radiator repair service near Vista, CA

I took my vehicle with 47K to this repair shop for a diagnostic on my sensors, fuses and circuits. I had two clients, each referred me to their mechanic, GAS repair recommended S & S for the electrical issues of sensors. Airport Auto repair agreed that S & S was a good shop for this issue. Since I knew my oxy sensor was faulty with rich emissions and gas loss, and interior issues related to my lighter and auto lock, I took a written paper listing these items to be checked. I assumed I would be treated well since I had been referred and was told by the owner no work would be done until I approved. The vehicle ended up over the weekend when I was told on Friday, they would be closing and hadn't had enough time to do the diagnostic. Since it was circuits and possible use of a break box to check sensors, I thought he may well recognize the time requirement to do this. Unfortunately, I left the vehicle. I was called on Monday. I was told a regulator was out. This was impossible. I had no start up issues and no reason to believe this. A prior diagnostic had checked this issue and found it was in okay. While I was expecting a pricey estimate to check all the sensors, I didn't expect this. I had also expected a pricey estimate to repair the A/C. This is not what I received. When I arrived it was almost comical. They had my car opened and ready to launch into the game of deception. What immediately caught my eye was the dark puddle beneath my vehicle. I had hoped it was superficial and they simply poured dirty fluids to make it appear as a leak, but it was not. They literally opened the trans. pan and wrinkled the gasket and resealed it. The mechanic launched into a story about code 173 means regulator. which it doesn't. They wrote up a diagnostic stating they received a POcode 173 which doesn't apply to my vehicle. There are no PO codes with my EECIV system. I did not hear the entirety of their mind game, they knew it was pointless, I wasn't as stupid as I looked. I

Great service and very friendly. Bill and his team are excellent at diagnosing problems in your vehicle and then communicating them to the mechanically disinclined in open, unambiguous language. Unlike my experiences with other mechanics, I left feeling more informed about the status of my car and felt like I got a great deal, which I did. I was referred here by a friend and I will be referring Bill to all of mine. Malachi H.

Align-Tech did a 4 wheel alignment on my Honda and it's never driven better. I was wearing out my tires way too fast and it always pulled to the right on the freeway. They also did an oil change and the whole thing took about an hour and a half. I plan on going back to Align-Tech.

Thank You Mike! Excellent customer service. You fix my problem in a reasonable time frame at a excellent price. Nice to find a truly "Honest Mechanic" running a Clean shop with with a team focused on excellent customer service. I recommend your team and shop for ALL needed auto services. Again, Thanks for fixing my noisy problem. Ray

The guys are California Import Auto are the best! I have lived in the area for almost 20 years and have taken my cars here the entire time. What I appreciate most is the honest advice – they tell me what my car needs and what can wait. Their work is fast and they have guaranteed everything they’ve ever done. I am so thankful for them – they’ve kept me and my vehicles going for 20 years!

I have been coming to North Coast for a couple years now. They have great friendly service and go above and beyond for their customers.

Brought my Honda Element in for an oil leak. Other place wanted to replace head gasket, but Rusty diagnosed it to just the valve cover gasket and camshaft end caps. Saved me from unnecessary repairs. BnC seems to be very honest and only fix what really needs to be fixed. They are not trying to sell you or talk you into all kind of repairs. I can highly recommend them and will bring our cars there for any needs in the future.

Have been using them for several years fair and good service

I am writing this for my husband I can't believe he had such a good mechanic under wraps and does not share with others. All you women out there that are afraid to trust a mechanic call John.he is a good honest guy and we'll treat you fairly. My husband has a race car and only trusts it to John. His experience and dedication to his industry is amazing, and he his loyalty to his clients is legendary. If you need work on a European or import car he is your guy.

Great service, wasn't pushy, I could lookup the exact price of the tires that I wanted online. Very honest and helpful individuals, Mike was the best! Darius Guerrero

I have been a customer of Frank's for 7 years. I purchased my wife's Mercedes from Frank's and take both her car and my Porsche there for regular service. And for any repairs. They do beautiful paint work too. Frank's knows these cars and they make owing them affordable. Thank you Franks!

Always in good hands!!! This is the only place I ever take both my vehicles. All of my friends get referred here as well. Tim & Chris are top notch and honest! Thank you guys for everything you do for me!!!! Couldn't be any happier!!!! Cindy D. Santee, CA