Rod’s Automotive Performance

Don’t waste your money or your time!
Let’s start with I am a disabled woman; when i pulled in there is a commercial property for sale sign out front, so I have no idea if they are still in business at all (there were very few cars in the huge lot.
I pulled up to the first open bay doors and there was nobody, so I said hello a few times and got no response. I did two short beeps with the horn and the owner (an older man) pops out of the end of the building, so I drove down to the end where he was. I said, «I wasn’t sure if you were still in business and there wasn’t anyone around, do you do electrical?»
He said, «I’m not your damn dog to respond to honking».
So in spite of his so rude attitude, I explained «Sir your for sale sign and lack of presence left me wondering if you were still here or not.»
He said, «not for you, I don’t respond to dog calls»???
So put this in perspective, if he were a dog, wouldn’t I whistle? And as a dog if he responded to honking he’d be a dead dog.

Rod is an honest and knowledgeable mechanic. He’s taught auto mechanics at colleges in the area. His explanations as to what your vehicle needs are concise and easy to understand. I’ve had minor and major (engine replacement) jobs done with no problems and no having to return the vehicle to the shop because something wasn’t done right, a pet peeve of mine. I’d brought a vehicle in for repair that another mechanic said needed over $ 800 work. Rod determined the diagnosis was completely wrong and, in my opinion, almost fraudulent. Part of the repair recommended by the other mechanic would have cost around $ 275 plus labor. Rod found that it only needed a $ 3.75 washer. In another example, a mechanic said I needed $ 1,200 work done to fix a stall problem. Another mis-​diagnosis with an easy fix. I highly recommend this shop for honest, accurate, fairly priced and timely service. And to top it off, Rod’s a nice and funny guy.

Our 2000 Toyota Sienna’s engine light came on, took it to dealership in San Diego (we lived there until Jun 2010), they said all 2 O2 sensors (there are actually 4) would need to be replaced at a cost of $ 1200+, went to another dealer in San Diego and they mentioned 4 sensors would need to be replaced??? Waited until we moved to Hemet (wife’s military) and had local dealership look at it, mentioned 2 sensors would need to be replaced at a cost of $ 1700.00!!! because we lived in Oregon for a while there was considerable rust underneath the vehicle and there was a good possibility of the exhaust manifold needing to be replaced??? Took it home and looked underneath… not a stitch of rust — are you kidding me! Can’t stand deceit. Asked around at our church, since we were new to the area, if anyone had dealings with an honest mechanic in town… was given Rod’s name and #, a day later minus one sensor and $ 300.00 problem fixed!!! Hope this helps someone. Now my ’72 Jeep Commando needs work — guess where I’m going? :)