Encinitas Aloha Auto Repair

I took my car here for a headgasket repair he charged me but didn't fix it I returned it to him and he had my car for almost 2 and a half months for a month and a half of it he didn't even work on it it sat in the parking lot. I would come after that and it'd be parked in the alleyway and couldn't tell me what was wrong with it. He told me yesterday that he couldn't work on it anymore and he doesn't know what is wrong with it. I started it and it runs worse then it did before. I'm pretty sure no one there has a certification on be working on cars. Gary is a scam artist. And he wouldnt update me and never called me once. Do not trust Gary. Scam artist

Aug 29, 2024 · jon jimenez

Came here after reading the reviews and am happy I did. Excellent service, Gary has been a life saver! Am very attached to my old car ('09 Forester) that took me from Alaska to Toronto, back west to the PNW and finally to San Diego, and he gave it life one more time. THANK YOU!! Stayed under the quoted price, accepted the car Saturday and had it back Monday morning - amazing. Recommend 100%.

Jan 16, 2024 · Ki Woyke MA CPC ELI-MP

Gary is the man. Honest mechanics that charge reasonable rates are hard to find these days. I only bring my vehicles to Aloha.

Oct 27, 2024 · Jared Sartini

This place tried to take advantage of my 75 year old mother who knows nothing about cars. Her engine was misfiring and Gary told her the engine had no compression and needed to be replaced for over $5000. I told her to get a second opinion, the second place replaced the spark plugs and coil packs for a bit over $500 and the problem was fixed. I gave Gary some time before writing this for the benefit of a doubt in case the problem returned. It did not. It has been months now and the car has run fine since going to the other shop. Lying to elderly people is despicable, she must have looked like an easy target.

Feb 14, 2024 · T R

I found out about aloha Auto from a local AutoZone. Gary, the owner of aloha Auto is a very skilled mechanic and an easy guy to talk to. My first experience was just for an alternator. Recently, I was in need of a whole new steering apparatus for my Honda Odyssey, including rack and pinion pumps hoses tie rods engine mounts etc. Gary tackled it all for me in one day. Expert work. Now when I turn my Honda Odyssey it feels like butter instead of trying to turn a boulder. Thank you Gary if there was more than five stars I'd give them to you?

Mar 12, 2024 · Francis