Value Auto Repair in
National City (CA)

I see why this auto shop has so many great reviews I'm beyond pleased about taking my car to them being a women l don't know anything about cars and have been taking advantage of before by mechanics however this place right here is straight up good and honest John and a younger gentleman put my ac compressor and serpentine belt on they were respectful I left out of there so happy and thanking Jesus to me it's not enough Stars up there for them they deserve more than five stars those gentlemen made my day l highly recommend going to Value Repair if you want good service from honest mechanics

My coworker recommended Value Auto Repair when she heard that my car was having problems. The service I received from Alex was top tier — he was so kind and even explained in detail the car parts that needed replacing and showed me samples of the car parts so I could see what they actually looked like and have a frame of reference. He also offered me to buy the car parts elsewhere and have the labor done by him, which showed me he wasn’t trying to make a quick buck out of me if he was offering me to purchase car parts elsewhere. I appreciate his honest & quick service!

Great place! Manager Alex explains things very well! They were fast, affordable and got my car fixed. I’d recommend them for sure!

Honest, friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative. I know where I’ll be taking my Mazda while in San Diego from here on out. Thank you!

The Best Auto Shop Experience of My Life — Period. Alex at Value Auto Repair is the most honest and helpful mechanic I’ve ever met. I brought in a 2002 Ford Focus with a misfire (P0304), and instead of upselling, he showed me ways to save money — encouraging me to buy my own parts and even found me a quality used wire, to cutting costs! After replacing plugs, a wire, and even trying an ignition coil, the problem remained. Alex spent hours troubleshooting but stood by his policy: “If we can’t fix it, we don’t charge you.” He refused to take a dime, even when I offered. He also gave me thoughtful advice on what to do next. In a world where integrity is rare, Alex is a true gem. Honest, kind, knowledgeable — if you want a mechanic who treats you like family, go to Value Auto Repair.

Alex is the man! I was looking for an honest mechanic and found one. I brought my car in for some repairs and Alex was able to assist me for a really great deal. He even fixed a brake issue that I have been dealing with for months that another shop could not fix. He did it free of charge. Take your car to Value Auto Repair and trust that you are in good hands. Thanks again Alex.

I recently contacted Value Auto Repair for a high-mileage inspection on my daughter's truck. After reviewing Yelp, I spoke with the owner, Alex, who quoted me $180 for a general inspection. When I inquired about a military discount, Alex stated that he charges military personnel more due to the current president. I was shocked by this response, as I believe it's inappropriate to penalize military members based on political views, especially given their service to the country. This experience makes me question the accuracy of the Yelp reviews.

So glad I found this place! Being a woman made getting my car fixed so much harder than it should’ve been and This mechanic saved me so much time and money just by being honest, doing quality work & charging substantially less than everywhere else I went. I’ve had 2 major fixes here & couldn’t be happier with the customer service, work and price. Best mechanic I’ve ever had. Very knowledgeable too. (Ohio plate lady)

I went there to get a tune up for my car yesterday, and the mechanic / tech who helped me was nice and very knowledgeable, and he was also very helpful and honest. I think the mechanics there are all nice and helpful. So i give Value Auto repair 5 stars.

I would absolutely recommend Value Auto, Alex and his team of mechanics are top notch!! I ALWAYS have a great experience coming here. Honesty and mechanics usually don't go together but at Value Auto it really does! Give Value Auto a try and you will be pleasantly surprised!

I'm 56yo and this is the first time in my life that I have had an auto shop send me away because they couldn't sell me something. This was my first time to go to this shop and I was very impressed with the professionalism, integrity and honesty, which prompted me to write a review (which I rarely do). I've owned a 2014 Chevy Volt with about 135,000 and all of the brake components are original to the car. I figured it was time to get the brakes checked\replaced before my daughter takes the car over and the technician told me they were like new and it was not needed. I was very surprised. They could have easily taken advantage of the way I presented the situation, in that I was very sure I needed new pads or the rotors turned...something, since typically brakes are replaced at 60,000 miles. If you are looking for an honest Auto Shop these guys are it! I will have them on speed dial and not hesitate to go back. Way to go Value Auto Repair!! Thanks.

Value Auto Repair Mr. Alex is the best and honest mechanic in San Diego and we, Mr. and Mrs. Salazar appreciate his work and time . Alex and Value auto repair staff took for taking care of our vehicle and being honest with us THANK YOU

I went to 3 different auto shops & gave me a $1300-$3100 to replace both of my front axles. I found this shop and charged me $360 for both sides. Affordable & great service!

I definitely recommend coming here to get your vehicle fixed with anything. They’re there to help you fix what you only need to fix. They’re not there to try and make you spend money that you don’t need to spend. They have amazing workers! I had my encounter with Taco and it went well. I definitely would keep coming back here. They have great prices for their services! Thanks again Taco for helping me and for sharing your knowledge!!

Best experience I've had in all of SD. Alex is the man! And his shop is great - price, quality, timeliness, and he tells you what you NEED...not what what you "need" but really don't. You'll get genuine suggestions about non-urgent, now or later maintenance that you could do if you wanted but isn't strictly necessary if you can't afford it or simply want to wait.

This auto shop is amazing 👏🏾 My truck's engine starter completely died on me on Friday night. I desperately needed to find a mechanic on Saturday to have my engine starter fixed so I could have my vehicle ready for work on Sunday. I looked up "mechanics open on Saturday" on Google and was recommended this location and what a blessing 🙌🏾 Not only is this place open on Saturday, but the owner of the shop is friendly and straight to the point 👉🏾 The owner broke down all the prices for me so that I know what I'm paying for, which I deeply appreciated! Great service, and the mechanic who fixed my truck was fast and efficient 💯

By far the best experience I’ve had with a mechanic. Alex was knowledgeable and his customer service was more than you can hope for. Explained the problem with vehicle thoroughly and quickly fixed issue at a more than fair price. Wouldn’t recommend any other car mechanic besides this one. Thank you.

Alex, the amazing owner of Value Auto Repair in National City, has saved our family thousands of dollars over the years! We are ever so grateful for his exceedingly honest vehicle service needs evaluations. When we, or a family member, have encountered a problem with our Nissan, Ford, or Mercedes Benz vehicles, Alex has expertly identified the root of the problem, competently repaired it, and did so in an efficient time frame. We all appreciate his extraordinary knowledge, unparalleled work ethic, and friendly demeanor! Moreover, whenever we have recommended Value Auto Repair to others, they have come back to thank us. They, too, found Alex to be exceedingly honest, friendly, and knowledgeable! He and Value Auto Repair epitomize a 5 Star rating!

For all the auto shops around, this one feels like a dream scenario in a land of scary. Alex and his crew make you feel comfortable, will always bring you around to your car to show the work they’re doing and often will be the voice of reason against more work that your typical dealership will recommend and pressure you into getting. I’ve taken my 2019 Honda Civic here along with my girlfriend’s 2013 Toyota Camry. There’s even been situations where I’ve had issues with my front bumper and he’s welcomed me last minute for a quick fix. Getting your car fixed is often a zero fun experience and although I won’t be corny and call it a fun experience at Value Auto Repair, I will call it one that makes you feel like this is how getting your car serviced and fixed should feel. Last example. My Honda dealer tried to get me to replace my rotors and brakes nearly 25,000 miles ahead of their lifespan because I had a “rust spot” on it, etc. Then they quoted me for $900. Value Auto Repair not only will have your car running great, they won’t burn a hole in your pocket and they shoot straight in a non emotional way. I welcome anyone that needs brakes or other work to come here.

I took my car to Firestone Auto center first and was told that I needed to replace brake pads and rotors. BIG MISTAKE. Value auto fixed the rotors and saved me a lot of money. Even a total brake job still would have cost me less. The people at Value auto are honest, fast and nice. I will happily bring my car to them anytime.

I refer to Alex, the owner of Value Auto Repair, Mr. 5 Star because of all his numerous 5 star reviews. I am a repeat customer & for good reason. Alex runs a very honest business that excels on quality & honesty at a fair price. You never have to worry about getting ripped off or have worked performed that is not necessary. What I love about VAR is that they are always nice enough to give me a ride home so that I can leave my car there all day if need be for repairs. I live close to the shop & have only one vehicle so it makes it convenient for me. You will not find a better shop in National City & the immediate surrounding area in my humble opinion. Highly, highly recommend!

I've taken my cars to Alex for years now. His ability to communicate and explain/reccomend my car's needs is superb. His shop is definitely a quality, professional and very customer driven experience. Will return as usual and highly recommend him.

Been meaning to write a review for awhile! The most cost-saving mechanic I have ever come across! He even called in to see if my repairs could be covered by my car's warranty, something I hadn't even thought about. He also encouraged my husband to buy a part online for cheaper and bring it back for him to install it, instead of buying it through him. Truly a gem and lives up to the business's name of VALUE Auto Repair! Thank you so much, we will be back :).

Best mechanic in San Diego. After trying several other mechanics I decided to come here. At other places I was upsold on repairs and even encouraged to finance the repairs with their credit company. With Value auto repair you get honesty and quality work. I am one happy customer.

I had a really good experience here. I have a 2019 Mini Clubman and I was worried about finding a mechanic that had experience with Mini Coopers, but this garage eased my fears. I contacted them via Yelp and they sent me a quote. I followed up with a phone call at which time they were very responsive & courteous. We texted necessary information to one another and they ordered the parts needed for my brakes repair. When I arrived, they were prepared to work on my car and gave me a timeframe for how long it would take. They called me within the given timeframe and charged me the estimate he previously provided. I plan to go back to them for any future Mini repairs and hope they treat me as well as my first experience!

Hello, Henry P here, I can't say enough good things about Alex and Value Auto Repair, he has come through so many times and has been literally a lifesaver for me and my car woes. He has consistently and accurately diagnosed and repaired multiple cars for me and has been always straightforward and honest while providing outstanding value and customer service with above average turnaround time. I used to think to be hesitant about advertising my 5 star review because I might get pushed back for service but this is the least I could to in return for the excellent communication, and quality service he and his team has provided for me and my family! In this day and age where it is more common to be taken advantage of, Alex is not one of them to do that, and I am always surprised to hear how patient he is communicating with customers and is thorough in responding to any questions. I always talk about how rough it is to find a good doctor, dentist and mechanic, and I count myself lucky to cross paths with Alex and his business in auto repair, I don't know if he ever gets tired of hearing me describe him as a lifesaver but that's what he's been for me and my vehicles, I can't recommend him and Value Auto Repair enough, thanks for everything Alex!

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Value Auto Repair's exceptional service. I had been having brake and wheel bearing problems for quite some time, and I had taken my vehicle to several auto repair shops in search of a solution. Unfortunately, none of them were able to identify the issue and provide a suitable solution. When I brought my vehicle to Value Auto Repair, their skilled technicians were able to quickly diagnose the problem and inform me that my brakes and wheel bearings were faulty. They were able to provide a detailed explanation of the problem as well as an accurate repair estimate. Throughout the entire process, the Value Auto Repair team was also extremely friendly and professional. They kept me updated on the progress of the repairs, including photos, and were able to complete the work on time. My vehicle was running like new when I left Value Auto Repair. The brakes and wheel bearings were in perfect working order, and I was able to drive with confidence once more. I wholeheartedly recommend Value Auto Repair to anyone in need of dependable auto repair services. They truly exceeded my expectations, and I will return for any future repairs.