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PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair
1727 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
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PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair

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da
Review №1

Very reasonable, very professional. Maintained contact with me throughout the diagnostic and repairs. Didn’t nickel and dime with extra added expenses. My Toyota Tacoma is running better now than it was a year ago when I bought it..!Thank you George and Crew! I’m designating you as “My Mechanic” forever more!

Ta
Review №2

Thank you so much for taking care of my 2010 Audi Avant. George and his dad are super friendly, very reliable, and do a very good job. Their pricing is also very reasonable!

ga
Review №3

The most honest trustworthy place in San Diego and probably in the nation, I would hand them My car keys and a blank check in a heartbeat. My car is an old 2006 VW, I had a problem with the cooling system which triggered the check engine light. The estimate was $850, the owner told me that my car was safe to drive, just an electronic problem that didnt really need to be fixed and he sure was right, 12 month later my car still going strong. Any other place would have pressured me into fixing the check engine light! A friend of mine had the car shaking when she was driving, other places came up with crazy estimates, PB foreign just changed her rotors and brakes and the car has been running like a champ for 6 month. One of my other car was left outside overnight so they could fix it in the morning, unfortunately it got a little dent on the rear door when I picked it up; the owner George told me to get an estimate and that he would take care of it, and sure enough, he is an old timer and a man of his words, he did take care of it within 24 HOURS!! Best company ever, I will never go anywhere else in San Diego; they know cars like the back of their hands, they fix it right the first time, and they fix only what needs to be fixed.. I wish them a prosperous business full of happy customers like myself.. thanks again for your help.

ms
Review №4

My first time here, I brought my 328i for an oil change, the service took about an hour with an affordable price and they check engine lights/codes. My car runs much better and I definitely recommend this auto shop. Will be coming back. 👍 Thank you!

Ca
Review №5

I loved them. They repaired my car diligently and the cost was very reasonable for the service. The staff is incredibly nice and very reliable. They even let me keep my car an extra couple days to avoid the side sweeping ruckus! Ill be using them for all my auto repairs!!

Bo
Review №6

Fast, reasonable and excellent quality work. Great customer service.

Me
Review №7

Super nice people! Called for an oil change and they were able to get me in that day.

Mi
Review №8

AVOID at all costs unless you have deep pockets and know nothing about cars...I needed a starter replaced and I did not have my tools so I decided to use a mechanic for this easy job. They charged me $400 on what really was a 15 minute job and an eighty-dollar part. Then, they told me it was going to cost me $400 to replace a belt tensioner which is basically a $60 part and a 20-minute job. I had already checked the belt tensioner I knew it was fine just needed to replace the belt.Whats worse and almost criminal is they did not connect my battery cable correctly, and I drove my car to the mountains where I almost drove off a cliff because the car lost all power because the battery cable was not correctly connected.I came within 30 feet of a 200-foot cliff almost killed my whole family.I tightened down the cable on the battery and I was on my way.

An
Review №9

Always reliable and great prices!

Ha
Review №10

100% the MOST reliable and trustworthy family owned auto shop you could ever go to. My whole family and close friends go to PB Foreign. Every time my friends ask me where they should go, I send them to PB Foreign. Aaron and George work on my Ford F-150 all the time and they provide the best customer service. I have been to terrible auto shops who have ripped me off and lied about the condition of my truck. I know PB Foreign will always take great care of my truck and have my best interest. It is always a pleasure doing business with them.

Ma
Review №11

Porsche Cayman - my car was overheating so I had my car towed to PB Foreign and Domestic Car Repair. The team was able to repair my car ( I needed a new radiator and water pump) and they gave me very fair pricing. I will definitely come back for my preventitive maintenance.

Pa
Review №12

George and Aaron are as good as it gets.

Al
Review №13

The kindest family owned auto shop. I’m so thankful I found them! I’m a home health physical therapist and I drive for a living, they help keep me safe and always do top quality work!!

ch
Review №14

Fantastic experience. Trustworthy, honest, and reliable. I plan on using this shop in the future. Well done.

Al
Review №15

Don’t bother with these guys, I called to get an estimate and the MANAGER told me he wouldn’t talk to me because it’s a waste of time

Ma
Review №16

Honest & quality work. These guys are the real deal. If you need an auto mechanic in San Diego, look no further.

Pr
Review №17

TL;DR; Amazing service, amazing prices, honest mechanics. Really impressed.I brought my car in thinking I just needed my tie rods replaced and was quoted a really good price. He also said he would check my engine lights for free which is $100 at a lot of other shops. When they inspected the vehicle they found the entire steering rack was broken and called me saying it would be a waste of money to replace the tie rods. They didnt charge me anything even when i offered. Amazing service from George at amazing prices. This car is mechanically totaled but i will definitely be bringing my future cars here.

Am
Review №18

Awesome people and exceptional work! Best place I know to get great service and good prices for repairs. Keep up the good work!

Dr
Review №19

I like these guys. Always nice to me. Theyve been there a long time. I trust them. Like all auto care it is expensive but no more than anywhere else. I am glad they are there. Keep up the good work.

Is
Review №20

As a twenty something that knows literally nothing about cars, I get swindled pretty easily. I have never felt swindled at PB Foreign & Domestic, quite the contrary actually; I feel that Aaron goes out of his way to make sure his customers fully understand the time, cost, labor, etc. that goes into each repair. He will never do any work without your full permission. There are no hidden fees or prices, everything is very clear and up front. I would recommend this place to anyone. Aaron and all his employees are respectful and pleasant to talk to. Thank you Aaron and team!

La
Review №21

These guys have been incredibly helpful. I’ve had work done by them, both big and small, and I’m very grateful for their willingness and ability. They generally tell me to “come on by” and assist quickly and efficiently. Plus they’re right down the street :) Thanks guys! Keep up the good work, it doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.

Kr
Review №22

I am so thankful I found PB Foreign and Domestic. They are quick, friendly, and extremely fair. I came here for a second opinion after another local shop tried charging me over $1300 for a non-existent problem, and I’m so glad I did! They quickly identified the actual issue, charged fair prices, and I left a happy customer. This is the only place I will bring my car from now on.

Ja
Review №23

Recently had my Audi serviced and they provided me with great service and a great price! Highly recommend them for German cars, they actually knew what they were doing.Thank you

Fi
Review №24

Have used PB foriegn since 2006,for all of my maintenance and repairs. Have never had anything but positive experience. Highly recommend.

Da
Review №25

The only place I trust to work on my truck.

Pi
Review №26

I already posted this on Yelp, but Ill post it here too. These guys deserve all the positive reviews they get, because they are the best.After a recommendation by a friend who lived in PB, I first met George (and later Aaron) when I was looking for a mechanic who could briefly check out the (Mystery) Ford I was planning to buy. Ever since that first encounter, he and his mechanics have done every single fix that was ever needed and, importantly, refrained from doing repairs that others told me I needed, but did not actually need.They will give you clear feedback, care for your car, do the repairs quick (mostly within a day, two at most), and are cheaper than most other shops Ive heard about. And there is always time for a friendly chat about other stuff, like our shared Dutch descent.Throughout the years, I have recommended them to all my friends and colleagues who ever needed a repair and every single one of them was very happy with their service.Well be moving away from San Diego within a couple of weeks, and I can only hope that well find a shop that is as great and honest as this one.See ya George.

Ma
Review №27

Good people. Met the owner and his son. The mechanic with the handlebar mustache was helpful and nice

Ma
Review №28

If you come here once, youll keep coming back. Stacey is borderline OCD regarding customer service, so youll get regular updates on your repair job and maybe even a free lesson or two on the mechanics of what your job entails (diagrams included). The real kicker here though is the cost. This place really is as affordable as people say it is. As a small business owner he relies on word-of-mouth and repeat business, so Im happy to recommend this place.

Ge
Review №29

Went here to get a belt replaced, they worked me in a late in the day and charged a reasonable price for a quick service. They definitely seem to care about customer service. I would not hesitate to go back.

Ma
Review №30

Great, honest, and affordable business. Ive been taking my Honda Civic and BMW M3 to PB Foreign and Domestic for years and will never go anywhere else. From tune-ups to engine work this place has always taken care of me and many of my friends. Aaron and his dad George run the place and they are both very straight shooters. Its hard to find a good mechanic that you trust, which is exactly what both of them are.

Co
Review №31

Excellent and honest service! This shop has been very reliable with the multiple problems Ive had with my Acura. They do a great job and always complete their tasks in their quoted time. Its also a bonus that theyre opened on Saturdays. Highly recommended

Ke
Review №32

Great service! Very honest assessment of what you need and should probably do. They truly care about the customer. I would not take my cars anywhere else!

Ol
Review №33

Honest friendly fast and reliable service.

Ld
Review №34

The most awesome mechanics on the planet! George and Aaron have taken great care of my 95 VW Eurovan for about 5 years and I highly recommend them!

Da
Review №35

Whenever I got problems with my 2001 V70 i bring it here. They always do a great job, at a competitive price, and in a timely manner. Thanks guys!

Go
Review №36

Incredible service with a fair price.

Co
Review №37

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Part of the community and actually look out for the best outcome for you. I have serviced multiple cars at PB Foreign, Ford, Volvo, Mini, ... they are always solid.

Sc
Review №38

These guys are the BEST. Hands down. If you want truly good mechanics that you can TRUST, this is the place.

Ma
Review №39

Friendly and very Professional American mechanics! From now own my first choice. Great experience, great location... highly recommended!

Je
Review №40

This is an excellent shop to take your vehicle! Good prices and excellent service. This is where Im bringing all my cars in the future. I needed a map sensor on my VW changed out and they diagnosed the problem quickly, fixed the problem and provided excellent advice for other potential problems.

Ri
Review №41

Tucked away but these guys are the best in PB

PC
Review №42

Great price on service. And trusted technicians.

Ch
Review №43

Finally a repair shop where you dont feel like you are getting ripped off and they know what they are doing. I will def be returning here. Doing work on my Volkswagen, very friendly and knowledgeable staff!

Ma
Review №44

Wow!!! I brought my car in to have it checked after the Hyundai Dealership in Kearny Mesa estimated over $1,000 in urgent repairs. Because of prior bad experience with a different dealership, I preferred to have a local mechanic take a look at it. And I came to Pacific Beach Foreign ans Domestic Car Repair.This is a family run business and both the dad and the son are very nice people, honest and patient. After the mechanic checked my car, he said he could not find anything wrong with it. The timing belt the Dealership claimed was cracking, its actually in perfect condition and it might start deteriorating in 30,000 miles.If your car needs attention, you have to bring it to PB Foreign and Domestic Car Repair!

Ja
Review №45

Took my BMW here for service, They took me in right away wrote up an estimate which was more reasonable than any other shop ive taken it too. The service was fast and the staff was very friendly, the car ran like new after, would recommend P.B Foreign to anyone who is looking for good service at a reasonable price.

Da
Review №46

Best price in all San diego To Fix your car Good place .

ke
Review №47

Both my wife and I have BMWs and whenever we need a tune up/fix I always take them to PB Foreign. I couldnt be more happy to have found a mechanic that specializes in foreign automobiles so close to where I live. Compared to what the dealership charges, PB Foreign is 10 times cheaper. The staff is very friendly and they always have my car ready to go on the day and time they said it would be ready.

jo
Review №48

Great service- - honest, capable, friendly.

No
Review №49

This is the only place I will bring my car to. They usually have me in and out the same day. They are fair and honest. I always recommend them to anyone looking for car repairs.

No
Review №50

Consistently quality service and fair prices. We have been clients for over a decade and would not go anywhere else.

O'
Review №51

Didnt charge me extra for an electrical issue. I suppose they deserve 5 stars

Me
Review №52

Wow! Just got off the phone with PB F&D Auto Repair and I feel tears of joy from just having a short conversation with someone about my lil 03 MCS! Clearly they know their stuff and I am feeling more than comfortable taking my lil car to get repaired! THANK YOU!

Ph
Review №53

Went in for a minor repair. Told the guy the problem, filled out the basic estimate invoice, he wrote $80 at the bottom. I assumed it was a free estimate, and I asked if I chose not to have the repair would I have to pay the $80. He in a rude manner said since you werent listening Ill explain it again. Told him no thanks, he then yelled at me and as I was walking away and threw out the F you, get the **** out of here. I cant recall ever being treated so rudely so unexpectedly. There are lots of places to get your car fixed in PB, I cant speak for their work but you will be giving your money to bad people.

Di
Review №54

The owner Aaron was super nice, honest and didnt overcharge me; I thought I needed a full brake job and instead he said I was ok, fixed the light in my dashboard and the muffler for free. I would recommend them to anyone and will keep going there.

Jo
Review №55

Very honest people! They dont ask you to buy stuff that you dont need.

ja
Review №56

I left my car last week, and they do an awesome job, the price was fair, and the job was really fast, Thanyou Guys.

Pe
Review №57

I have been an owner operator of a auto repair shop foreign and demestic cars for over 35 years in the East My 85 year old mother was just in there for spark plug and PVC change about $20. in parts and One hour labor i talked to them myself and told them to do just that only, when she picked up the car they charged her $1,100.00 us dollars the average shop charges 189.00 for this job parts and labor. They told her it needed 6 coil packs at $100.00 each, total fraud I know all about coil packs the voltage they make and what makes them go bad all cars from around 1995 and up have a coil pack for each cylinder incase one goes bad you can still drive the car with a miss on just that one cylinder no chance in the world more than one went bad let alone all 6. Ebay sells them for $15 each new, Im sure you could find someone much more honest on Craigs List to fix anything on your car, Thanks for reading....PS Maybe somone should make a video of a 5 year old doing this repair and put it on youtube

St
Review №58

Friendly courteous and reasonable prices

Ga
Review №59

Awesome friendly fast honest service ! thanks guys !!

Di
Review №60

Great service!

Dr
Review №61

Wow, very nice and friendly,

Gu
Review №62

Good service

Da
Review №63

Honest!

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4.7 Rating
  • Address:1727 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
  • Site:https://pbautorepair.com/
  • Phone:+1 858-270-1142
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30am–5pm
  • Tuesday:7:30am–5pm
  • Wednesday:7:30am–5pm
  • Thursday:7:30am–5pm
  • Friday:8am–2pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:7:30am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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