John’s Automotive

My car broke down on the way to work. There was smoke everywhere! As fate may have it I searched for Repair shops close by. You see I have a very old car. Working to get ahead in order to get a new one but things just keep breaking Aggghhhhh
Regardless, I was not about to spend more money on a tow. So I called in hopes that they could fit me in. I knew I could drive it a few blocks more. Not only was the female l spoke to accommodating she was caring. After I told her my situation she was legitimately worried for me. Told me to bring it by that it was probably the radiator and to put some water in it first. Fast forward I got there. Not only was John the nicest man ever, he was fast. A new Radiator and he had it fixed the following day. Picked it up with my mom. He topped off my fluids for free and even helped me with another issue I was having with my hood. The price was unbeatable. I would come back here anytime & recommend it to my friends & family

Rick Bakerink is a boy scout! He has been taking care of my family cars for forty years and I sure hope I die before he does. I have recommended him to every one who will listen. I can’t say enough good things about him and his business. Do yourself a favor and have him work on your vehicle (s).
Curt Bruce
Escondido

John’s Automotive was recommended to me by a work colleague in 2002, and we have been using them ever since. The owner, Rick, has always given me excellent service at a fair price. He has never over charged or done unnecessary work.
They have serviced all 5 of our cars for the last 12 years, and I would not think of going to any other shop. They are a wonderful, friendly family owned and run business, and I always recommend them when asked.

Talk about a mechanic that you can TRUST! Bringing our cars into John’s Automotive feels like asking my brother to fix my car, lol. They are all so nice there and make me feel like family. I trust them and feel safe knowing that a) they would never even consider ripping me off and b) that my cars will be fixed the right way the first time. They are excellent mechanics and their prices are very reasonable too. Some people dread bringing their cars in for work but I like going to John’s Automotive!!!

The Best service ever! I dont know what the other Unilocaler was talking about. All of my friends and family get their cars serviced here now and its because the owner, Rick is honest and tells you that you dont need something if you dont! go figure. Honesty goes along way with me and who is in a good mood when they take their car in for service, but they help me every time and are very friendly. Take your car here, you will be relieved that you did.

Had to take my business elsewhere.
If you’re in need of basic repair like breaks or a muffler maybe this place will work for you. New cars and anything complex seems to place a large burden on the owner.
The final straw (generic version to protect my identity)
Long-​story-​short I brought my car in for basic service. After the service was complete I casually asked the mechanic about an idling issue I was experiencing. He said he knew what the problem was, looked on his computer and quoted me a price. 300 bucks… later research proved this to be the correct diagnosis and price.
I decided not get it fixed at this time, and paid him for the original servicing.
*Two years later*
I have another service, and before he started the work I mentioned the idling issue again. I even mentioned the recommend fix that he gave me two year previously. He scratched his head and said he’ll have to look inside to get an accurate diagnosis. This seemed really odd and I asked him «are you sure?». I don’t think he cared for that. So I said okay… I didn’t think it was that big of a deal because he was already going to be under the hood for the servicing. WRONG
When I pick my car the mechanic said «oh by the way» I think I figured out the idling issue, but it took me almost three hours to figure it out. ZING, I was charged almost three hours of labor JUST TO RESEARCH the issue. The same damn thing it took him five minutes to diagnose before takes three hours NOW. Worse yet, he said he couldn’t get the part right away but if i went to the auto wrecker I could find the part and he’d install it. LAZY F*CK!
Enough was enough with this clown. Oh and the guy that recommened this place to me also found a new mechanic.
Pacific Utd automotive off of Metcalf seems to good. These guys can fix anything included new cars and foreign cars.