How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty77−2.3Experts Score= 79Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.79SCOREJohn's Automotive Care
San Diego, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #95Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 1,448 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other auto repair shops (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired John's Automotive Care for 8 kinds of job.
John's Automotive Care for brakes
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I love bringing my car to John's Automotive Care! They have taken care of my car for the last 4 years, and are thorough, honest and my car is happy! What more could you want!
Quick and fair brake replacement, service advisors were nice and honest, will definitely come back
My sister loves the news brakes! Kayla was super informative and gleeful. From learning she was the master-mind behind the teams fantastic social media to her extensive knowledge on mechanics to customer service. Everything she found in her bumper to bumper diagnosis was written out in plain-english and truly…
Excellent service. First time there as they were highly recommended to me. Very pleased. Will be recommending them to others.
So much better than going to a dealership
We were in town from out of state. Our car was giving us trouble. They were quick to diagnose & remedy the situation. Bryan, Neil, & Rick were very nice, professional, very friendly and happy to help us out. We would recommend this place every time for your car service needs!
Everyone was incredibly accomodating, responsive and thorough in the the diagnostics and repair of my CX 5 and C230. I couldn't be happier with the end result. Shout out to Dave, Robert and all the technicians that worked on both vehicles...Very professional.
I’m a touring musician with a group that performs all over the US and abroad. It’s a large band with members spread out between L.A., Nashville & Chicago. I live in Los Angeles. Typically, I fly to all our shows, but we recently had a short run with shows in the San Diego area and Ventura, CA. As such, I decided to…
John’s automotive repair is a great spot. I have an old jeep that I’m very particular about when bringing it to a mechanic shop. Trust me when I say the reviews are legit it’s the reason I brought my car to them in the first place. The guys up front are very nice (Dave is who I spoke to, he's really cool). Once…
Honest and straight forward diagnosis of an ongoing issue with my hyundai was much appreciated after multiple other mechanics couldn't figure it out.
Great customer service from Aaron and Ben. I received videos/pictures of issues going on with my vehicle and was communicated a plan of action for fixing it quickly with a fair price. Highly recommend John’s
I can't recommend John's Automotive Care enough. After a previous shop damaged the right rear seal bearing on my 2004 Suzuki XL-7, I brought it here. This was no simple job, as the damage was so significant that it required multiple different machine shops to finally get the parts properly repaired. My mechanic,…
Very professional and efficient! my husband and I have been bringing our cars to John's Automotive for years. We trust their diagnostic powers, and have never been disappointed in the outcome. They stand by their work.
I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else! They take such good care, make sure they call and update you on what need to be done etc.
I use them for my business and personal vehicles. They are fair and do quality work.
Service was fantastic! Keep me updated, gave me options and explained what they were doing every ateo of the way.. I had run over something in the road and had a bad experience with the previous mechanic I took it to.John’s automotive Went completely through the car told me what needed to be fixed. Set out a plan…
Had a great experience here. I appreciated how the report came with picture and video of my car. The report was detailed and provided me with excellent information
Johns has consistent, thorough, and professional associates who truly won’t upset you on things you don’t need. However, will educate you on what may need to be handled and what does need to be fixed soon as possible with no pressure to do it that day.
Great place! It’s my first time getting my car checked out in San Diego so I found this place on Google and I’m so glad I came. They gave me a great price on the oil change, and even inspected my breaks for free when I asked. Their customer service is amazing and they even like the steering wheel and seat in plastic…
Very positive, will definitely go back.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 194 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 169 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 84 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 68 | — |
| Brakes | 65 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 62 | — |
| Battery | 48 | — |
| Auto maintenance | 44 | — |
