A-1 Auto Care

I have had the best, fastest, most honest service at A-​1 auto care. I will never go anywhere else as long as possible. They are super nice, always get me in last minute and have my car done super quick. My car drives the smoothest and safest I have ever felt it after having it serviced and the brakes replaced here. Highly highly recommend!

These guys are awesome. Friendly, knowledgeable, and really honest.
They’ve been around for a long time, but recently got a new owner. The old owner, Jimmy, is still there helping out and the place has gotten even better. Can’t say enough good about them.

Kevin is awesome and works on VW! I have had a few things done here and he is professional, friendly, honest and very timely! He makes the process feel as though all will be ok! Jesse and all the staff are very friendly and I trust Kevin completely! Being a female that is hard to find when it comes to cars etc! Jesse has worked on my cars for over 10 – 15 yrs! He’s awesome! Totally trust this shop and appreciate their sensitivity when it comes to stressful situations! I do and would recommend them!
At this shop I have had my radiator replaced
Brakes
Oil changes
And other small things
Kevin has the capability to do a diagnosis on what needs to be fixed etc!
Thank You A-​1

I have been going to A-​1 for years. They are so honest and good!!! In fact, I won’t let anyone else touch my car… and that includes all oil changes. I trust them completely. They are the best!

Super, Best of Class in Carlsbad or for that matter best in San Diego County. They know what they are doing and they are honest. I have been going to them for over 10 years, recommended by a friend who has been a customer for over 18 years. Jim is great as is the owner Kevin. Nice to have a repair facility that you can trust. They do what they say they will do and they know how to fix your car. A rare find indeed.

I was recommended here by a friend a year ago. The guys here are very helpful and honest. I feel very comfortable bringing both my cars here. Last month my BMW was having issues. I got quoted somewhere down the street for almost twice as much as I paid here. I got the exact same parts that needed to be replaced for a better price. My car has been running wonderfully and worry free. Service is always great! Thanks Kevin and Jim!

Jim has always taken care of the cars in my family and I wouldn’t trust anyone else! Always charges a fair price and gives great advice for future work and doesn’t do unnecessary work. The staff is very friendly and warm, and inviting. When you go to A1 you’re treated like family.

Went in for smog test because their ad says $ 29.95. It didn’t pass and they still charged $ 29.95. What a waste of time!

cant beat good honest work or prices 5 *‘s

This is an excellent auto repair shop and I highly recommend their work! I brought in my Ford Ranger and had great service, affordable, and loved the work they did! When I came in I was in trouble! I was up surfing from San Diego, and my truck broke down. I had it towed to this shop because of the reviews I found on Maps. It was a gamble. But boy and I glad I came! They were super helpful, gave me water and sodas, and fixed my truck UNDER estimate… What a great place!

I’ve taken both my wife’s Jeep Commander and my Toyota Tacoma here and they are honest and do quality work. After moving to Carlsbad several years ago, we were weary on who to trust with auto repair. I highly recommend them.

I love these guys. I have been taking my personal and company cars here for the last 4 years. They are honest and trustworthy. I keep coming back because they give me recommendations on what should be done and let me make the decision on how much or how little I want to do. I feel like these people genuinely care.

A1 Auto Care is #1! The service is wonderful. They go above and beyond for their customers. My friends car needed repair and a smog test. They don’t smog at A1, and ended up taking my friends car for her to the best deal for smog in town. They also went and picked up tires for me so I didn’t have to leave my car for an extra day. Jimmy communicates with his customers about what is truly going on, and the options of care! A+++! Thanks A1 Auto Care.

Was referred by an acquaintance that has been a patron for lots of years. As a new resident to this area it was great to find a friendly, honest auto shop who will deal with a female as a person and not someone to take advantage of. Wonderful family run business!

I went here for the first time after being referred by a friend of mine. It’s so nice to know that I’ve found an honest auto shop… as a young woman, you never know if people are going to try to tell you that you need unnecessary things done, but that definitely didn’t happen here.
It’s a family-​run shop & the people are super friendly.
I got my starter fixed for a measly $ 125 (it was installed incorrectly, so they had to take it out & re-​install it) & they rotated my tires for free, since I was a new customer & told him that I also needed that to be done. He checked the fluids in my car & did an inspection since I have a road trip coming up & was happy to hear that he wasn’t going to tell me that I need to have 101 things done to make my car safe for the ride. The whole thing only took about 2 hours or so.
I’m definitely going to recommend them to everybody that I know.

Horrible service at the counter… I believe his name is Jeff. I went to this place twice and waited and waited for them to acknowledge me at their counter~ it took at least 15 minutes. This place is small and smells and the waiting area is hardly comfortable. I don’t care how many praises this place has~ I will never take my car to this place!

I’ve been bringing my Subaru here for a few years and they are very nice and super honest. I would recommend A1 Auto to anyone in North County.

I’ve been taking my Honda to A-​1 for years! It’s true that they are a mom & pop shop and they are just old school. No computers, all the filing and car history is still done by pen & paper! Jim (the owner) is just the nicest and most honest person. I’ve had my Honda for 10 years and it’s still going. I take my car here for everything, minor & major services. Major services are pricey! Jim works with you to let you know what needs to be fixed now and what can wait. And he’ll let you know how long you can wait. He understands the money can be tight and we all have to budget. He’ll break it down for you so you feel like you’re in control. Honest autocare!

I gave the auto shop across the street a chance…
It’s literally across the street from me. I see it everyday as I leave for work, maybe 100 feet away. I needed my brakes done STAT — and I was able to drop off my car and walk the 12 seconds home.
Two hours later, my car was ready to go. It was almost too convenient.
It’s definitely a mom & pop shop. Upon walking into the office w/​sliding glass doors, family pictures line the back shelves. Black and white local Carlsbad & San Diego photographs hang on the back walls. All in all, it’s a very laid back and friendly atmosphere.
And, they didn’t try to rip me off. So there ya go.