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%96+52.4Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%52+3.7Experts Score= 93Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORET P Auto Repair
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 auto repair shops · 5.0★ from 3,004 Google reviews
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Customers hired T P Auto Repair for 8 kinds of job.
T P Auto Repair for general repairs & maintenance
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Trustworthy, fast repairs, fair prices - what else could you ask for.
My new favorite go-to for my car!! They took great care of my car and they even changed out my key battery for free which was so nice. 10/10 service!
Phong was communicative, fast, and I got my car in and out of there within 2 hours. I will be back.
Love this place. Very efficient and nice.
THANK YOU PHONG FOR THE AMAZING SERVICE. I came to his shop right at opening, 7:30 AM, as a walk-in needing a diagnostic test due to my car consistently dying on me and making a rattling noise while driving. I had been dealing with this for a year because I did not have the funds or reliable mechanics in the area to…
Excellent, honest, and efficient. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Extremely friendly, helpful, and quick turn around. Would recommend
Great friendly service. They demonstrated appreciation and enthusiasm for my 1994 Nissan SE-V6 pickup! Make an appointment!!
Very affordable oil change and pretty nice people, but totally did not address the issue of my windshield wiper fluid tank leaking. Sure, they filled it, but now all that beautiful blue liquid sits on the concrete of my apartment complex garage. Guess I have to suck it up and find another shop. Oh well. -- UPDATE:…
I chose TP Auto based on positive reviews. Phong & staff were helpful & prompt with repairs.
Super friendly and got my truck fixed quickly. I'll definitely be back for standard services and if any other work is needed. Highly recommend these folks
Awesome service. Called ahead to make an appointment and they were very helpful to tell me what kind of updates my car needed.
Great service, nothing more to say. If you are in the area I highly recommend stopping by. Phong is a great mechanic. Honest and hard working! I will come back anytime I need to.
I absolutely recommend this shop , their customer service is in incredible they had originally told me it would be a four hour job. It was done within two hours of me dropping off my car. They were very communicative from the beginning entering the time that the car was at their shop. They kept me informed they…
Great experience, went in for a service and smog. They were very quick, friendly and thorough and caught a few things I needed to fix. Would recommend :)
Excellent friendly service! Thank you!
I needed an emissions test and Phong and the team did it within 30 min, checked my oil and noticed it was low and needed to be topped off, and checked the PSI on my tires. Super helpful and close to my house in University Heights. Would come back for servicing in the future! Super friendly, honest and informative…
I can’t stop talking about TP Auto—and for good reason. I tell everyone I know to go there, and I genuinely won’t take my car anywhere else. I don’t know much about cars, but they always pinpoint exactly what’s wrong and explain everything clearly. TP Auto is reliable, honest, affordable, and always has a quick…
I honestly love this place, I have taken my car here several times and always been thrilled with the repairs and service. They are thorough, thoughtful, and knowledgeable, but still willing and able to explain car stuff to a layperson. They are also competitively priced for the location and nice to chat to when…
Fast, honest service with no hassle and reasonable prices. Love this place.
Phoung takes care of his clients better than any shop I've dealt with. They truly do it all; fast turn around time
10/10 service. Quick and easy.
TP’s Auto Repair has been my families go to auto shop for decades. Friendly, fast and fair.
Good honest mechanic that repairs fast. They won’t overcharge or try to sell you on something if it isn’t needed. 10/10 recommend and I’ll be back for future repair needs.
Great service, friendly, honest - I’ll be back!
Brought two cars here and both were fixed up within a reasonable time with great service! Would definitely come back :)
Amazing service! Friendly and efficient and strongly recommend this place 👍
I finally found my go to car mechanic in San Diego! Phong is so thorough, kind, and transparent. I got bamboozled by another mechanic and Phong communicated and showed me in person what was actually wrong with my car. I had a 4+ hour road trip the next day and after his team fixed my shocks and I got new tires. I…
Very friendly staff service was quick an d the entire process was smooth. Just got my var back I'm glad I came to them they save me time. Trust worthy company thank you.
It was a great customer experience overall!! Very friendly and polite customer service. They were able to help me out with a thermostat swap, were able to see me and return the vehicle same day, and notified me of any current problems with my car. I will definitely be coming back to this location!
I sent my friend at TP Auto Shop all the suggested repairs from Audi. He told me 4 out of 7 things I should get it fixed. I asked him for a rough estimate. He gave me a rough estimate & asked me to bring the car for him to take a closer look & give me a more accurate estimate once he sees what actually need to be…
The best and most trustworthy auto repair shop I’ve ever come across. Took my 98 Tacoma in for overheating issues and a check engine light that other shops couldn’t figure out how to fix. It was finished the same day and at a great price. I’m blown away by this shop and will be taking all of my vehicles to it in the future.
Friendly, highly competent, competitive pricing—TP Auto Repair has my highest praises
Great experience! Friendly, fast and super clear on what needs done and what doesn’t to my car!
Great service!
Phong provided my daughter and I EXCELLENT service. It was truly a blessing to have found such a reliable, professional, and ethical mechanic.
A+++ service. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Phong is thorough and attentive. He also spent time to explain me of what happening to my car. Two thumbs up for him.
Got me in quickly with what could have been a very serious, significant repair. Communicated several times over the course of a few hours to hone the issue. Car was ready early, was spotless, and everyone was incredibly kind at pickup. I’ll be back… I come from a family of mechanics, this group is knowledgeable,…
Quick and fair. Even told me, after inspection, that I didn’t need some of the work I was suggesting. Will be returning.
Super fast and honest service
Excellent work, honest, and kind.
Excellent service! They were very friendly and helpful. Got the work done quickly Highly recommended.
Excellent service, didn't try to sell me but pointed out what needed attention. More work than I expected but they completed it in a timely manner and stayed in touch with me all along the way. I felt it was a reasonable price for the work they did. I am very happy with the results and I will highly recommend them to my friends.
Very efficient and comprehensive. Young woman at the desk was extremely helpful!
Went in for a car leak, helped me straight away. Seemed like very honest people, and get down to business asap. They give you all the reasons and explanations you ask and need. Really friendly.
Incredibly fast, affordable, and quality service!! Cindy gave me a warm welcome and Phong was very transparent with what my car needed. They took care of everything in less than 24 hours! I thought a lot of the reviews on here were too good to be true, but after my experience I really do believe them. 10/10 would recommend.
Had something weird going on with the fan on my GMC Sierra and they fixed it same day. Very friendly and knowledgeable
I had a great experience with T P Auto Repair, and would recommend to anyone who’s having car issues. The staff is friendly and completed my repair quickly and at a fair price. Great shop!
Phang did my spark plug replacement and gave me a great deal by not doing a bunch of unnecessary work the dealership recommended
Phong and Crew were fantastic! Will send all family cars here as our new “Go To” Auto MD. Thank you SO MUCH!
Great service, reliable, and fast
Fair prices, very friendly and accommodating.
So friendly and helpful! Love coming here
Excellent service Phong only did what was necessary and serviced my car very efficiently.
OUTSTANDING!!! In all facets from customer service and care, to friendly atmosphere/workplace, well maintained and organized work shop. A place to be of community outreach and helping folks in all of car repairs and maintenance needs. A go to place for reliability, trust and confidence, and superb technical and…
Always take great care of my vehicles and the best customer service in town!
Incredible service offering multiple price points to get my car back on the road asap!
I came in with an idea of what was wrong but needed a second opinion and it repaired. They were so friendly upon arrival, they took the time to listen to what I explained was happening. Throughout the repair they were very transparent about how they figured it out, what they would do to fix it, and how much it would…
The guys did such a quick job fixing my car. The best!
So glad I found this place! Everyone I talked to was very friendly and accommodating. The service was fast and I will definitely be coming here for any future car issues.
TP was very helpful, everything was clear and straightforward. He maintained great communication and finished the job very promptly, faster than the estimated time. Overall very friendly and quality service
Great service, I will definitely be back for any other vehicle repairs! Extremely thorough and quick. Offered multiple price points for my replacement part options, informed me of the pros and cons of each. Great communication with the repair process and letting me know when the vehicle was ready to go. TY, TP Auto Repair!
I am so very grateful to Fong and Cindy and all the mechanics at T.P. Auto, San Diego. They are so accommodating, respectful, kind, understanding, knowledgable, thorough. I came in for a smog check a few weeks ago and was so pleased and impressed with them I brought my car to them for a BIG job instead of going to…
Very professional and great customer service very fast and efficient
I had a great experience here, everybody is very friendly and they did a great job. Their customer service is also excellent, very easy to communicate with and set up appointments.
These guys are amazing! They went above and beyond replacing my brakes and fixing some general issues I was having with my car. Definitely recommend and will be back.
Very good, fast and effective
My TPMS light was flashing. I chose TP AUTO REPAIR based on their great reviews. I will definitely be a return customer! great customer service and quick repairs. Thanks!
Quick efficient friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you!
Best value in the business. Honest and timely! Will definitely come back for all mechanical related needs
The mechanic was really informative and professional in the diagnostics of my Mitsubishi Lancer. Highly recommended 👌
Great experience, quick service, fair prices and communicated the issues and the options very clearly. Will be coming back.
Great service, customer and technical both!!
The Best service! Easy, and great to work with! THANK YOU!
I was originally referred by Oil Changers and so glad I scheduled work on my car at TP. Phong is straightforward and direct about quotes for repair and timeframes. I appreciate that he embodies the never overpromise, always over-deliver order of business so that way I know what to expect. Great shop and excellent,…
They took my car in on short notice and did a great job at a very reasonable rate. Would recommend to anybody!!
Took my 2010 Honda to get a smog. Was finished under 30min. and was a super good deal! Under $40, and extremely friendly service.
Fast, friendly and always professional!
This is the best place in San Diego! They’re very reliable and transparent about the process and pricing. Everyone here is very courteous and it is well managed.
Love these guys! They are super honest, reasonable and do an amazing job!
Excellent service from Phong and his crew definitely will be revisiting again when need of service.
The very best Auto repair in southwest USA. Located in San Diego, I drive from AZ for all my Lexus needs. Honest and excellent service. I love this place. Stephen Merrick
Helpful and honest.
I brought my car in the late afternoon for a smog check. I got a call back 10 minutes later informing me that my car would not pass inspection in its current state. Instead of just failing me and taking the money, Phong took great care of me. He offered to order the part I needed replaced, do the maintenance, and…
I towed my car to their location, already knowing what was needed to be replaced but not knowing how to fix it. The serpentine belt had ripped and the alternator was damaged. I took pictures & video of said issue under the hood for my own purposes & protection. Less than 5 minutes after I leave my vehicle in their…
Friendly service and great timing!
This is a great shop. Nice and friendly service. And quick repairs.
I'm new to the area and in a new job...and my car broke down on the freeway. It was early morning and I called several places to determine where to have it towed. After several calls where I was met with either no answer, too busy to talk or rudeness, I ended up speaking with Phong at T P Auto Repair. He was…
I got referred by a friend a couple of years ago. I’m always looking for a honest mechanic shop. And that is TP AUTO. Decent prices, on time and most of all honest.
Incredibly quick turnaround and his estimate for the price was right on the money. Will come here again. Fantastic service and very knowledgeable
TP auto have the best service in San Diego , I highly recommend this place if you need any type of service done. We definitely come back.
Excellent service!
Quick and friendly
Undefeated. Never lost a round. Take on all comers. My man Phong is good people. Great service.
Excelent service
What a blessing it was to find this place! After years of dreading working with car mechanics, I’ve finally found one I can trust.
Great service every time.
Coming from out of town and the front wheel was making a clicking noise, looked up TP Auto Repair which was nearby and had good reviews. They were able to figure out what was wrong and fixed the issue in a short amount of time. Very knowledgeable and good customer service.
Super fast and friendly! Also text photos of all diagnostic screens! Very honest and affordable! Highly recommended!
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Smog certification | 532 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 194 | — |
| Oil change | 183 | — |
| Brakes | 136 | — |
| Emissions testing | 101 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 73 | — |
| Auto emissions testing | 60 | — |
| Engine repair | 52 | — |
