A STREET AUTO SERVICE

133 reviews

1263 State St, San Diego, CA 92101

www.astreetautoservice.com

+16192398600

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A STREET AUTO SERVICE is a Auto repair shop located at 1263 State St, San Diego, CA 92101. It has received 133 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-6PM
Tuesday8AM-6PM
Wednesday8:30AM-3PM
ThursdayClosed
Friday8AM-6PM
Saturday8AM-6PM
Sunday8AM-6PM

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  • The address of A STREET AUTO SERVICE: 1263 State St, San Diego, CA 92101

  • A STREET AUTO SERVICE has 4.9 stars from 133 reviews

  • Auto repair shop

  • "A Street Auto is a gem in San Diego"

    "I recently purchased my first car from a faraway dealership (and made the incredible mistake of not having A Street inspect it before purchase)"

    "I took my 2001 Daewoo in because I was being thrown around on the streets and freeways"

    "I am so glad I found A Street Auto!! What an amazing experience"

    "Amazing service and kindness"

Reviews

  • Jake Becker

A Street Auto is a gem in San Diego. While my car was in transit from Hawaii to Dallas it developed a leak on the fuel line. I called around to multiple shops and none of them would touch the car because it was an 81 camaro and too old for their mechanics. The owner Scott called me back personally and assisted me with the process. I normally hate taking vehicles to a mechanic but I had no choice as it would not ship from the port and I was in Minnesota. He reassured me that he would look at it and only do what was needed in order to get the car running safely and capable of shipping. After fixing the problem he called me informed me the vehicle was ready to ship. The shipping company was unable to come out the same day and the vehicle would have to stay overnight. He secured my car on this lot over night so it was locked up and protected. He called and let me know the next day the car was good but the battery had died overnight. He continued to help me out by charging the battery and getting the car running again. The shipping company arrived and as they were going to load the car it proceeded to die. After looking under the hood again Scott noticed the car was out of fuel due to the previous leak. Scott paid for fuel from his own pocket to make sure the car could ship that day. He did not ask for it back and called and informed me that I may need to recalibrate my fuel gauge. But the car was able to ship. I owe the team at A Street auto a huge thank you recommend they to everyone in the area. It made the experience way better than it could have been. Thank you once again Scott.

  • Henry Klaverkamp

I recently purchased my first car from a faraway dealership (and made the incredible mistake of not having A Street inspect it before purchase). However, I was lucky enough to go in the following day for a second opinion. I’ll add that they were the only mechanic that would take a same-day appointment. Unfortunately, the car had a couple of flaws. Had I not brought the car in to A Street, I would’ve faced some major problems down the road. The car purchase posed some legality issues and Scott coached me through how to approach it with the dealership. Additionally, he went above and beyond by giving me after-market warranty options, legitimate dealership contacts, and more. The car’s exhaust piece was cracked (with a hefty $1,800 quote) but Scott and his team were able to weld together the piece flawlessly so I wouldn’t shell out unnecessary cash. I’m only thankful for the stressful situation because Scott and his team backed me up all the way and made the car good as new. I will only be bringing my car to A Street from now on, knowing my vehicle is in good hands. Forever grateful to you guys! P.s. When I was waiting on the repair, another stressed out couple came in with a damaged vehicle and a party to catch. I overheard Scott arranging a rental car service so they could make their event while their car was in repair. Seriously, these guys go above and beyond!

  • Nannie Wilkerson

I took my 2001 Daewoo in because I was being thrown around on the streets and freeways. Originally another mechanic told me that I just needed front control arms or ball joints. And that it wasn't something I needed right away!! However, when the mechanics at A Street Auto Service looked at the suspension they told me I was driving a death trap vehicle!!! Things were frozen and worn out and my suspension safety was totally a danger to myself and other drivers. A Street Auto completely fixed my front in suspension and few other things that needed immediate attention. The fellows there are very friendly and efficient. I recommend their service to everyone. They are not like most mechanics taking advantage of women clients and their prices are AMAZING!!! If you'd like they will give you the old parts - proof that the job has been completed and that the part (s) itself needed to be replaced. I live in Los Angeles and the drive is well worth with it to receive such great service. I just cannot thank you enough for repairing my car and making me be a safe car on the road again!!! Thank You So Much.....

  • Louren Labrum

I am so glad I found A Street Auto!! What an amazing experience. I moved to San Diego in 2011. I found myself in a real predicament, being not car savvy, ( I didn't trust mechanics) I needed to get some major work done on my car. I checked out a lot of places, but as I've usually found, most of them gave me the run around. When I went into A Street Auto (just by chance) I was amazed at the honest no baloney way Scott told me what was wrong with my car. He did not make it sound worse than it was, but he told me exactly what was wrong, what we had to do right away and what could wait a little. I so appreciated his candid analysis, that I went ahead with the work. I was not disappointed at all. The work was finished when he said it would be, and the price was exactly the price he had quoted me. I found his sons that work for him to be just as honest and professional in their work also. I have since recommended my mom and several friends and they have been glad for the referral. I recommend the whole team at A Street Auto highly I would not go anywhere else.

  • T-Rax Tom

Amazing service and kindness. My daughter and I were down from LA and the car engine light came on in flashing mode. I'm thinking we're stuck until Monday. We limp the car into A Street Auto on Saturday around noon and tell Scott our story. My daughter has a babysitter job that evening and she asked Scott if she'll make it in time. He says she will. So her and I wander around the area eat some lunch and wait to get a call from Scott. I'm thinking the worst, we are at his mercy. The call comes in and he says he needs a few hours for his son to fix the car and it's a fairly minor problem and he will get us home safely and in time for my daughter's babysitter job. A Street auto saved the day. I swear I feel like driving my whole families cars down there on vacation and let him service them all. They are great, super friendly and made us feel like we were part of their family. Thank you A Street Auto, Tom and Brianna Harmon

  • HDoppke Photography

I had a great experience coming here, both in the service provided and the of the employees. I’m not from the area and had luckily happen to had just parked across the street when my truck started to overheat. Being 3-4 hrs away from home, I was definitely in need of some assistance and stopped in really quick to see if I could get some help. Scott and his team were extremely helpful and friendly. Not only did they help me out with what I needed to be able to get back home, but they also gave me useful information to take with me about what other work I may need to get done to keep my truck in good condition. If I lived closer I’d definitely be coming here for all my vehicle needs, and if I’m ever in the area again and need some work done again, I wouldn’t even have to search for another place, hands down best mechanic experience I’ve ever had.

  • Ed Chevalier

Let's see. 120 reviews and a 4.8 rating Any knucklehead should know that says it all--particularly for a car shop. Care to be further indulged? Read on: I have known and used Scott, his son Chris and the boys at A-Street for about a decade + for both of my cars. They like what they do and they like to see happy clients. They show you the part that broke, or show you where and why something needs to be worked on. They are patient, courteous, talk to your level and always, always are straight with you--even if it financially painful. I can't remember ANY time I didn't walk away feeling I got taken advantage of--and Scott, if your reading this, feel free to look up the number of times I've come in. Bottom line: A-Street is trustworthy and do excellent work. You're a fool if you don't give them a chance to work on your car and see for yourself...

  • John Pro

Scott and his team at A-Street are honest, hard-working, respectful and very communicative. Scott truly believes in the "customer comes first" adage. He has been in the business for over 40 years, and his experience shows. His expertise helped me and my family with our vehicles many times over the years. Scott believes in helping people with their vehicles, keeping their families safe and secure, and he will always communicate the options with you. Scott works hard on the vehicles that comes through his shop, and works just as hard making sure the people who own those vehicles leave satisfied with his stellar service. I can't say enough about Scott and the team at A-Street Auto. I am a lifelong customer, my kids will be life-long customers and we 100% trust his judgment, experience and proven expertise, with all of our cars.

  • Zubeda Dhada

Absolutely phenomenal. Remembered these guys from years ago when my car had to get towed and the tow guy recommended them as cheap & effective; when my car had to go through extensive body repair (an act of god blew a lamp down on the trunk), I knew where to bring it. Not only did they keep me constantly updated on progress with the insurance estimate (a nightmare), they ended up saving me money on parts, catching a separate repair that needed to be fixed urgently, and negotiated with the insurance company for a replacement of my badly-damaged quarter panel (which wasn't going to be covered initially). They give your car a full detail, top up air and fluids, it's just the way it should be. Everyone here is awesome, good people, and I'm so glad to know they're around for my car needs!

  • Matt Ellis

I've been taking my cars to Scott and his team for 6+ years now and highly recommend their work. They are fair, honest, affordable (I imagine I've saved $1Ks over the years coming here instead of a name-brand shop), locally / family owned, and a pleasure to do business with. On multiple occasions Scott has gone out of his way to help me out and keep costs down. Just recently we were having a tough time passing a smog test and over the course of several weeks, a dozen phone calls and 5+ re-tests, it passed. No added charges for the extra work. This is just one example of the stellar service I've gotten from these guys over the years. Again, highly recommend patronizing this local, family business!

  • Eduardo Millan

I just want to say that I was getting to the point of almost selling my car because I didn't want to struggle with it. Then a friend told me about A street auto service, I looked them up on the internet, I called that day and talked to Scott. Just talking to him about my car and what was wrong with it I felt relieved and he made me feel good about it. So I took the car without hesitation best decision ever made. I am so happy and Scott and his team made me feel like family like if I known him forever. I will definitely recommend A street service to anyone and definitely I would now take all my cars there. Thanks Scott you deserve 10 .

  • Samantha Waterman

The team at A Street Auto is fantastic. I was in San Diego from out of town and had to have a headlight bulb replaced ... they did it on my time scale, were super nice, got me a better quality but not super expensive bulb, and charged me a VERY reasonable rate. Once that was done and I’d paid, something went wrong with my car seat, so they spent another 30 minutes diagnosing and fixing that, and when I asked what I owed them for the work, Scott said nothing! I pushed a little and still he didn’t charge me. I’m tempted to make the 2-hour drive down here next time I have a car issue!! Really great outfit, I highly recommend.

  • Kristen Chamberlain

This place saved me a bunch of money! The dealership told me I needed to replace my entire brake light assembly ($300+ to fix). They said it was melted and they couldn’t put in a new bulb. Took the car here because they quoted me a better price for the repair. Chris decided to double check the problem before changing out the whole assembly and he saw that nothing was melted and it just needed a new brake light bulb put in which they only charged me $35 to do. They could have easily pulled one over on me but they are honest and professional and have integrity (plus they are really nice, too). This place is awesome!

  • Jane Johnson

I took my mom to the hospital and when we came out, someone had backed out of their parking place, bashing into my bumper, without leaving a note or phone number or anything. I took it to the guy I trust. Scott at A Street Auto and his sons that work there are amazing. They do everything they can to fit you in and work quickly and efficiently to get the job done. I was so lucky that they had just opened their new auto body shop. I appreciate the professional job they did. I have been going there for some time now, and have never been disappointed. I love the entire team at A Street Auto.

  • Daniel Lee

Story begins with a flat tire. Not any ordinary flat tire. We foreign object on the road that resulted in total damage of the tire plus the wheel. A street auto team tried to repair the wheel, but due to safety reasons, they couldn’t patch it. Regardless, Scott worked diligently in trying to acquire a used wheel, but no luck. He ended up purchasing a new wheel and got two fresh tires within my budget. I dropped off my car in the AM, they got it fixed and detailed by 6pm. Really, a great team to work with and they kept in touch with me throughout the day. I highly recommend this place!

  • Yulia Konovnitsyna

Terrific humans! They go above and beyond for their customers. Treated me like family and were always friendly and attentive, even though I could tell the shop was super busy. I needed a quick oil change, inspection and new tires and they handled everything in such a thoughtful and caring manner. I had a specific request for all-terrain tires and they came back to me with handy recommendations and research. Loved their input and am super happy with my new wheels as I travel full time in my RAV4. going back to A Street when I’m back in town. Thank you, Scott and team.

  • Melissa Jamma

My check engine light came on suddenly on the day before Christmas Eve and in spite of being late in the day and busy, A Street Auto checked out my car and helped me out. They were able to find the problem and fix it in a few days. I felt really taken care of and they took the time to explain everything to me. I really appreciate the work they did and I will definitely go back again! They are a great team. I believe it's a family run business and Scott, the owner is really nice, helpful,knowledgeable, and honest. I really appreciate their services. I will be back!

  • Sahba Hussain

Sean was so kind and informative. My car got done at an appropriate time (a little over a day) I was able to also get a loaner car for a day which was so helpful. I had to change my brakes and rotors. The cost was about 2k I do drive a Jeep wrangle and did need one new tire also. They gave me a solid quote with all the things I needed like break fluid, balancing etc etc was on the quote with all of the cost and labor on it. I felt comfortable with the prices. Good shops with good prices are hard to find. I will be returning because the trust is absolutely there!

  • Brian Yanulis

Scott, the owner, took excellent care of me. He took the time to listen fully to my problem and resolve the issue in a timely manner. My particular issue could have been solved a number of ways, and he walked me through the various options, and we both decided to go the route that was most cost effective as my issue was not a serious concern integral to the mechanics of the car. I spent three days working with him on solutions and, I can confidently say the $125 dollars I ended up spending out the doors was much more favorable to me than him. Thanks again Scott!

  • jorden elliott

I have had the best experience at A Street Auto than I have ever had in my life! They are a very successful family business because they can be trusted to never over charge, and are very knowledgeable, professional, and really care that your vehicle is running perfectly and that you know exactly what they did. People never go anywhere else once they have experienced such great service from Scot and his boys at "A" Street Auto Service. I would drive any distance to take my car to be repaired at A Street Auto. I would never consider going anywhere else.

  • Maya Chantelle

So let me start off by saying thank you to A Street Automotive! My car started smoking right in front of the shop so I pulled over freaking out!! They immediately came over and started checking it out. I ended up leaving it there for the night so they could check it out better the next day. Turns out,rear ending a car can do some damage! Haha. My radiator was cracked. They took care of it that day. They are honest and great people. I will definitely be back! And all my friends will be coming here from now on! Thank you so much!

  • Narlon Edwards

This place is absolutely Awesome. I was in San Diego on vacation and one of my coolant hoses and pipes went bad. They were extremely busy (as you can see in the pictures) routing customers to other shops by phone but still took the time to help me. The owner, Scott said he built his business by helping people in need. My wife had an important meeting that day and because of their help we were able to make. JR is awesome he has been working there for a while. We need more people and shops like this in our world.

  • Karima Warrior

This is probably one of my best experiences coming to a mechanics shop. I’m from LA so I know how shady mechanics can be. But this place was like a white horse coming to our rescue. My friend and so we’re having issues with her hood latch being broken and this place helped us not only fix the emergency latch but also put oil in her car and water for the windshield wipers to send us on our way. I’ll definitely be coming back whenever I’m in town and have car troubles. 10/10 service.

  • Matthew Dichter

Scott and the team at A Street Auto are incredible. No one likes going to auto body shops, and there's a reputation that you will get overcharged for labor. That couldn't be further from the truth with this business. I got an oil change and car detail that left my car looking AMAZING. Scott pointed out some additional work that needed to be looked at, and gave me very fair prices. If there's one auto body place you should go to in San Diego, it's A Street Auto.

  • Gabriel McKee

I few years back i brought my jeep into A Street Auto. They are an honest family owned business that are very knowledgeable. With Scott's expertise and assistance I turned my jeep from a mall crawler to rock crawler. I had my entire jeep upgraded from a lift kit, control arms, body armor, custom fenders, custom gas tank, custom lights, new roll cage, new cooling system, seats at A Street Auto. This will be my body for the rest of my life. I highly recommend.

  • Debbie Broermann

I was visiting San Diego when my car decided to drop its plastic spoiler on the bumpy SD freeway! I checked Yelp for auto repair shops in the area and found A Street Auto. What a fantastic experience! Scott and his crew ordered the part right away and had me back on the road in no time. I was very pleased with the professionalism, price, and timeliness! I highly recommend A Street! You will be treated well and your car will be happy too!

  • Dominic Chiaverotti

Incredible service, can't recommend enough. Had a problem with my exhaust that was quoted at $1800 to completely replace it at another nearby place. Instead of telling me I need to pay the $1800, they fixed my exhaust issue for an hour worth of labor. Front desk staff was friendly, and they walked me through the whole issue and showed me pictures when I got in. Will definitely be taking my car here for all issues moving forward!

  • Sean Markley

A Street Auto Repair is the best Auto Repair service that I have dealt with in San Diego. Their commitment to customer service is second to none. Scott and his staff are professional and passionate about their work. They make professional recommendations and let you make your own decisions without any pressure. A Street works on both of my cars. I recommend them to anyone that is looking for a reliable, trustworthy mechanic.

  • Justin Baker

My driving belt blew and broke my water pump and sensor. I had to get a tow there as my car was undriveable. Sean and his team diagnosed quickly and updated me throughout the whole process. Very happy with his communication. I felt like they took great care of my car and didnt try to upsell me on anything. I drove off happily and everything has been good since.

  • Joy Charlotta

The owner Scott and his team have been very good to my car over several years. I don’t have much mileage but is still an older car that dries as if new! Next Scott and his staff at A Street Auto will guide my Chrysler Sebring to body work and new paint! I love my car and A Street Auto for taking care of it. Joy

  • Ryan O'Shaughnessy

If you live downtown (San Diego) there is absolutely no reason to go anywhere else. I took both of my vehicles to A Street Auto Service for different repairs and I couldn't ask for a better job. Extra shot out to Scott and the team who went above and beyond to get my car back just in time for our newborn.

  • Sydney Northcutt

I got broken into which resulted in a shattered window and scratches. Within 24 hours of bringing my car in Scott and team had it looking better than before (even with me giving them the wrong glass info to order, still had it done in a day!). Professional, quick, and went the extra mile. Will be back!

  • Lex

I called on Monday, brought my car in Wednesday and it was done the same day! Scott was great. He plugged up my coolant leak, let me know what would be the cheapest yet efficient way for me to go, all at a reasonable price that didn’t break my pockets I highly recommend.

  • Alan Holding

I've never taken a single car to a dealership for service. Have been taking cars and recommending friends to Scott & A Street Auto for over 10 years for a variety of reasons. Experienced, good turnaround times, and they use OEM parts.. something I am particular about.

  • Tiffany Rina Ferren-Cirino

Scott, Chris and the A Street Auto team have always gone above and beyond to ensure my car gets repaired at the best possible rates while providing exceptional customer service. I am a loyal customer of 6 years and SO grateful to have them in the neighborhood!!!

  • Dawn Coe

Scott from A st Auto Service helped me so much . Amazing guy I don’t know how I would have gotten my car fixed without him and he gave me a great price . My car is like a brand new car. If you want honesty and cheap go see my man Scott at A st Auto!!!!!

  • Todd Torabi

I service my German and British cars here and have been extremely satisfied with their work and service. An honest and transparent team that does a great job of explaining issues, setting expectations clearly, and finishing the job in a timely manner.

  • Kelsey Gurtner

I recently got my car detailed here and it turned out great! They got me in quickly and the staff was super friendly. My car looks brand new on the interior. I couldn’t be happier with the results! I would definitely recommend for detailing services.

  • Angel

I had recently moved into town and didn’t have a mechanic, so I called the day beforehand and was able to get my brakes fixed the following Saturday morning as a new customer. My brakes were at the very end of their shelf life so I was very

  • Harrison Saylors

Don’t waste your time with any other repair shop, this is the place to go. They won’t try to BS you, or rack up ridiculous charges on things you don’t need. They’re honest and upfront on whatever issue you have, give you a clear timeline on

  • Ellice Bickel

A Street Auto is easily and simply the best auto repair business in the greater San Diego area. Scott and his staff are honest, helpful, reasonable, professional, friendly and extremely detailed and thorough in their diagnosis and repair of

  • Lam Luong

Volvo C30 - This is my third time using A Street and I could not be more satisfied. Scott, the owner, and his crew provide great service. Scott is personable and straight forward. What I like best is that he provides recommendations. There

  • Adrianna Gray

Great work from their team. My husband and I greatly appreciated their time they took to explain in detail and show us exactly what would be done. It helped us to understand the cost breakdown but also how the car is running. When we asked

  • Dani U

As someone who knows nothing about cars it's always nerve-racking to go in for repairs. They not only did an AMAZING job but are kind and wonderful to work with. Everyone here explains exactly what they are doing, why, and does everything

  • Justin Chang

Hands down the BEST mechanic I have ever been to. Scott was super helpful. I explained my situation and he told me to go buy a gas cap instead of trying to waste both my time and money. He told me to come back after I got the gas cap to

  • Courtney Roberts

I truly can't say enough great things about the owner, Scott and his team. Scott truly went above and beyond to help me when I needed new brakes. BMW quoted me almost $1000 more for the same service. I won't take my car anywhere else.

  • David Burton

Excellent service from A Street Auto. I’ve always been skeptical on where I take my vehicles to when being worked on. I wouldn’t hesitate to take my vehicle back here to be serviced. Very straightforward and helpful.

  • Robert Kohn

These guys are very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They even discovered that a part didn’t need to be replaced after they started working on my car, which saved me a lot of money. Thanks A Street!

  • zada J

Excellent service, Sean is absolutely amazing. Very kind, understanding, and honest would definitely recommend to come here.

  • Jing Lu

They are nice guys!They do not have my model X tire,but they help me to find other shop and help me a lot.

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