Encinas Automotive

Nov 30, 2024

Mike and Jeremy have been my auto shop for 30 years.They are excellent at everything they do.

Nov 23, 2024

Best Mechanic service out there and all professional at what they do.!!!

Nov 07, 2024

I trust this place. That's why I've been coming here since 1998. Honest in their work and honest in their pricing. The only thing that concerns me: they've been getting busier than I've ever seen them the last couple of years. With that huge influx of vehicles comes a loss of great customer service. I can't tell you how many times I've seen them get the vehicles mixed up; or ended up having to keep cars overnight because they bit off more than they can chew. I miss a slower shop and better conversation... but that's just me!!

Oct 07, 2024

I took my vehicle to Encinas as they would allow me to purchase the needed parts. Initially I got an estimate from Hibdon to replace front struts and control arms, redo rear brakes and install 2 Tire Pressure Monitors for $2900. I purchased parts on EBAY for about $300 and the invoice from Encinas was only $900 resulting in a savings of about $2000! Additionally they installed a single TPM and fixed a slow leak on 1 tire. Very pleased with the workmanship and the price!

Oct 07, 2024

It seems like the people in here are genuine. Jeremy has great customer service and he’s pretty straight forward. I’ve gotten my alternator replaced, a tune up and a few other things.

Jul 07, 2024

Encinas has worked on two of my vehicles. They’ve quoted me fair pricing and turn around time was fantastic. I love the customer service aspect with Jeremy in the front. He treated me fair and with respect. Hard to find that these days. Thank you!! I will continue to use them and highly recommend!

Jul 07, 2024

Excellent shop!

May 07, 2024

Yall, This place is awesome!!! They have great customer service, there work is great, and they are fast, I just had my oil changed, my Alternator replaced and my AC recharged. I really suggest you bring your car here!!!

Apr 07, 2024

Fast and efficient service...very knowledgeable and friendly staff!!! Thank you to Gary, Jeremy,and their tire guy (sorry I don't recall your name sir). Great group of guys, keep up the great work!!!

Apr 07, 2024

They were very patient with me not knowing what needed to get done on my car and they got my car done super quickly

Mar 07, 2024

Did a great job on my pickup. It was done way faster than they thought. Pretty good prices.

Feb 07, 2024

ETA, 8 years later: Even though we moved clear across town, this is still my go-to car repair shop. Their prices are absolutely fair, they are honest to a fault, and they've treated me with nothing but patience and respect. Ten stars. Wonderful local business. Original review: Fast, thorough, honest, and fair. I went to one of the big (pricy) chain mechanics, and they listed a whole host of issues that they said needed immediate repair. Quoted us a price to do it that was more than half the value of the (ten-year-old) car. Didn't quite feel right about it, so I looked for another place. This one was highly-rated and quoted more reasonable prices, so I brought it here instead. They diagnosed the main problem more accurately and told us none of the problems were serious or needed immediate attention, and we'd be better off just taking it back as is, keeping an eye on the oil level, and taking our time deciding whether to do the repairs or just trade it in for a new car. I really appreciate this kind of honesty. As a business model it seems to work, since people leave great reviews that hopefully bring more people in. I'd like to see more of this business model and am very grateful when I stumble across it.

Feb 07, 2024

For 25+ years I have used Encinas Automotive for various auto repairs and for routinely changing the oil in our cars. Mike, the owner, is an honest and forthright man. Mike and his mechanics do not perform bogus repairs, nor do they try to sell you something your car doesn't need. Almost all of Mike's mechanics have been with him for years. Whether you are male or female, young or old, if you do not know automotive terminology, you can trust Mike Encinas and his mechanics to repair only what needs to be fixed on your car. They will explain what needs to be repaired and why. And Mike is always upfront about what a repair will cost. If a repair is beyond the capabilities of Mike's shop, he will tell you that, too. I'm posting this review because my friend's 20-year-old naive son got ripped off recently at a Tulsa gas station garage. The young man left the car for a routine oil change. When he returned to pick up the car, he was charged $1,750 for an unneeded valve job. The young man had approved the "repair" over the phone believing the cost was $17.50, not $1,750.00. Suffice it to say, I gave my friend the last Encinas Automotive business card I had and encouraged him and his son to use Encinas Automotive in the future.

Feb 07, 2024

I have used Encinas for over 20 years. Had 1 or 2 minor issues, which is pretty good for 20 years and everything was fixed up. I just don’t trust anyone else.

Feb 07, 2024

SEEMS LIKE A REAL NICE PLACE. 😕 APPRECIATE YOU

Dec 07, 2023

Found a reasonably priced replacement part for our Kia, much less than the dealer wanted. Quick repair too!

Dec 07, 2023

I got a puncture on the way to a super important appointment this morning and these guys were ABSOLUTE SUPERSTARS! Fast, professional and really friendly I cannot recommend them enough. I know it wasn't a complicated problem but it certainly was making my day more complicated and I don't think I've ever had such an easy and pleasant experience getting anything sorted with my car before. Amazing place. Thankyou so much

Dec 07, 2023

I was supposed to get my brake pads, rotors, and caliper changed here. I paid them $700 to do it and, three months later, found out from a trusted mechanic in my family that they didn’t change anything. They saw a woman by herself and took advantage. Don’t go here.

Dec 07, 2023

My car had a major oil leak that I expected would take weeks to repair and cost thousands. Not at Encinas! Car was repaired in two days and the cost was very reasonable. Will definitely use Encinas again when my car needs any work.

Dec 07, 2023

Terrible place to go very disrespectful and they are thieves this place needs to be shut down I wouldn’t let my enemies take there car there

Dec 07, 2023

There's a great job and the price is right

Dec 07, 2023

They are awesome.

Dec 07, 2023

Encinas gives great service. They get right to the problem. You are told how much you will be charged before the work is done. I have been going to Encinas for ,30 years. They have been consistent and fair. I trust that I will not be over charged when I take my car to be repaired.

Dec 07, 2023

Have been going here about 15 years or more. Always a great experience!

Dec 07, 2023

I used Encinas Automotive for the first time today. They quickly identified the problem with my vehicle and completed the repair the same day. I wasn't expecting the work to be done that fast. It was an overall great experience.

Dec 07, 2023

I’ve used Encinas for several years and time and time again they’ve demonstrated honesty in my dealings with them. The job is always done right and they have remained competitive in everything I’ve had done. I highly recommend them!

Dec 07, 2023

Mike is awesome. I came in with a major issue. He quickly identified that my car had no oil and the engine was destroyed. He advocated for me with the extended warranty to demonstrate this was not my fault, until we eventually found out that it was a recall issue with the Hyundai Santa Fe. At that point we transferred it to the dealer. Mike worked very hard, made the process easy, and charged me the minimum for the diag work they had done. I would absolutely take my car here again.

Dec 07, 2023

My car has a lot of miles, taken it there 3times, every time slightly less than quoted, 1 time they missed something small, had to take it back 4 days later… they fixed it with no charge to me… I was impressed Highly recommend

Dec 07, 2023

The were fast and affordable, thank you guys!

Dec 07, 2023

We were driving across the country when we heard a grinding every time we hit the brakes. We found them online and they got us in quickly and diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly so we could get back on the road. Highly recommended!

Dec 07, 2023

Excellent fast service! Bring your own oil and oil filter. Oil change is only $20!!!

Dec 07, 2023

Fixed a few things for me at a decent price and fast, even worked with me on payments.