I towed my car to their location, already knowing what was needed to be replaced but not knowing how to fix it. The serpentine belt had ripped and the alternator was damaged. I took pictures & video of said issue under the hood for my own purposes & protection.Less than 5 minutes after I leave my vehicle in their possession, I receive a phone call informing me of exact issues I was previously aware about. Nothing more & nothing less. They gave me a quote. I accepted. They told me the work on the car would be done by the end of the day. It was done in a few hours.They showed they are trustworthy & I think that is the most important thing of all.

Quick and friendly service! Went in for an oil change/tire rotation/tire leak and they managed to fix it all in a timely, professional manner. Definitely recommend!

I won’t go anywhere else to get my car serviced. Phong and his team are amazing and so kind. They go above and beyond and never push unnecessary work onto my car for $$$.

My car informed me that regular/maintenance and oil change was due, so after reading all the great reviews for TP Auto Repair I swung by Monday morning. The owner came out to meet me and told me that he’d be giving me an oil change and tire rotation, but other services wouldn’t be necessary, and that they’re usually done by dealerships trying to squeeze extra money out of car owners. I left the car with him and was texted that my car was ready for pick up after about an hour. Fast, honest, and fairly priced service! I’ve found my go-to auto shop in SD!

I showed up to smog my car and the owner immediately told me they could not run a smog check as it would fail due to my check engine light being on. I came back after my car was fixed and they ran my smog check. I appreciated the honesty up front instead of charging me to run the test just to be told it failed. They are very fast and affordable and very pleasant to deal with. Highly recommend!

Shipped my car from another state. Brakes were metal on metal and making a nasty noise. They fit me in during the early morning and replaced the brakes quick and easy. Will definitely be returning for future car maintenance issues

Very helpful, very fast, super friendly help. Definitely going back for other car repairs, I highly recommend!

Super efficient experience each time. My husband got his jeep smogged here, failed then fixed then passed, all with great advice from professional owner. I get my car oil changed here regularly and enjoy how easy it is to schedule and pick up. Will continue to return and recommend!

This is a great shop. Nice and friendly service. And quick repairs.

Super quick, in and out. Pleasant experience. Good prices.

These guys are awesome and are so good to their customers. Best price for brakes/rotor replacement that I’ve ever found. Theyre efficient, communicative, and honest - I won’t be taking my car anywhere else

Best deal around, plus fast and friendly service. Definitely would come back again!

I came in with no appointment on a busy Monday morning for smog inspection, they were very kind to squeeze me in. Very profesional and extremely welcoming atmosphere. Perfect place to have your vehicle serviced and inspected. I would not go any where else. A+ 5 star service. Would recommend.

Getting my car’s smog certification was quick, easy, and professional here. Called Monday morning, dropped it off at 8:45 am, and had it back by 9:10 am. 2006 Subaru Outback with two oxygen sensors replaced the week prior. Pass! Highly recommend this shop.

Im new to the area and in a new job...and my car broke down on the freeway. It was early morning and I called several places to determine where to have it towed. After several calls where I was met with either no answer, too busy to talk or rudeness, I ended up speaking with Phong at T P Auto Repair. He was honest, professional, helpful, polite, and told me to have it towed there. Within an hour I knew the issue and cost to repair. My vehicle was repaired quickly and works Perfectly! I have found my auto repair (and smog) shop! I highly recommend Phong and T P Auto Repair!!!

Went here for a smog test because of the good reviews. Super friendly service, fast and a very good price for the area. Will definitely use them for future services.

First time there. Easy check in. Service done quickly. Will return.

Phong is one of the best! I got a smog test and passed. He’s very kind and a great guy I recommend this shop to everyone looking for a smog test or auto repair 😃

Super quick and professional and nice. Was probably going to take until the next day but they were able to fix my car same day! Would highly recommend to anyone with engine issues.

Incredibly quick turnaround and his estimate for the price was right on the money. Will come here again. Fantastic service and very knowledgeable

The manager was very nice and charming. He worked with our budget and took very good care of my mom. I feel safe and trust that I can bring our vehicles here again for future services. The service was for an alternator change.

I came to do my smog test. It was quick with a good price and the staff was super friendly. I highly recommend them.

Didn’t have to wait. Took my car right away, texted me 20 minutes later for the pick up! Done and done! Great service, and very professional.

I came in because i hit a dip in road going pretty fast and thought i dislodged something underneath my car. turns out it was just normal drainage from the AC. they were extremely nice and took a look at my car within two hours. on top of this, they didn’t charge me anything. you can tell these guys really are looking for the best interest for their customers and are not just looking for money. i will definitely be using them in the future if i have any actual vehicle problems!

I got referred by a friend a couple of years ago. I’m always looking for a honest mechanic shop. And that is TP AUTO. Decent prices, on time and most of all honest.

I brought my car in on a repair after my engine was replaced and the AC wasnt working. They accurately determined the problem and were able to solve the issue within days. Highly recommended within the community, let them service your request with kindness!

Theres a ton of mechanics in the neighborhood but none of them are as busy as these guys - for a good reason. They are extremely fast and friendly. Ive had some light repairs and smog testing done at this place and will likely go back for any future repairs. My car is turning into junk so theyll be seeing me a lot!

Phong was so nice and helpful when I took my car in for an inspection. He gave honest advice and tips on car maintenance. It’s a great company!

Great Front Office. Transparent with costs. Quick Repair. Flexible.Thank you, Phong.

The staff is highly professional, respectful, and skilled. Good value for your dollars. Make sure you tell them you have a coupon at the beginning.

Great place! Owner phong was very helpful, professional, and efficient! Will be returning with any mechanic needs! 10/10 recommend!

T P Auto was very professional with great customer serviceto the point and Honored a coupon that I had without me even having to pull it up on my phone. Texted me when the job was done 15 minutes earlier than the estimated time. I will definitely be seeing him again for any type of vehicle maintenance that I might need and would request him to a friend. A+ service

Amazing experience. In and out with a same day phone call appointment. Highly recommend!

The best prices and the best service! So easy and efficient, I will definitely be going back!

Ill definitely be going back! They have the best price on smog check, my 2008 Jeep Patriot was $45 with certificate. They also found my Bose ear bud I drop on the ground too!

We’ve been coming here for years, always reliable with great service and good prices.

They repaired coils and spark plugs on my 2004 car for $400. Labor was around $150 on top of parts. They were quick to fix my car which is a bonus.

Great experience. Quick and easy and the employee that assisted was very kind!

Wonderful! Drove in, gentleman was at my car before I was out of it.Said I need a smog. He asked for keys and led me to his office, recorded the vehicles profile, told me It normally takes 30 minutes,and Cause of Co-Vid I dont have waiting room so you go shopping, walk around, I text you minute I done. Sounded easy enough and it was. 20, 25 minutes later his text came through and it was time to pick up the car. I could not have imagined a scenario better (easier, faster, more affordable) than this.,

Great shop, got my toyota truck smogged here today. They were very friendly and courteous as well as fast and competant. Great prices as well. 5 star business. Highly recommend!!!!!!

Dropped my car off at 7:50 for a smog check and it was ready for pickup by 8:10! Phong was friendly, professional, and quick. Great service.

Just moved from out of state and needed to get a SMOG test done for my car. T P Auto Repair made it such a quick, easy process and the staff was super friendly. 10/10 recommend them!

Excellent service! I would most definitely recommend TP Auto Repair as I was very pleased.

Was a quick and enjoyable experience! The staff was friendly and efficient.

Phong is an incredibly honest and kind man! I went in to get a smog check and unfortunately it did not pass. He asked if I had work done recently and I proceeded to tell him yes. He explained that perhaps I need to drive my car a few miles and then come back. I am currently working from home, therefore I don’t drive it too often. I went for a drive, came back and he retested it and it passed! This man knows his stuff. No extra charges, no hidden fees, just someone who has a business with integrity. I will be coming back to him and referring my friends and family. Thank you Phong!!

Phoung was great about communicating issue with my vehicle. Showed attention to detail and was honest about repairs. Will be taking my cars there for all car repair needs.

Phong was great. Friendly, professional and great service. Recommended and will be back with my vehicle needs

Quick and efficient. Was able to get my car to almost new in a matter of hours. Will certainly be back!

TP auto have the best service in San Diego, I highly recommend this place if you need any type of service done. We definitely come back.

Came here for a smog check on a rainy day and was greeted warmly by a gentleman who took care of me quickly and professionally. Even though I brought our other car’s smog paperwork 🤦🏻‍♀️, he was able to help me. He told me it would take 30 min and he finished more quickly than that. Great price and great service. He noticed my oil was low and filled it for me too! Also checked tire pressure. This goes above and beyond what I’m used to when I go for smog checks. Thanks again!

They work quick, fair prices, friendly and they make sure all your questions are answered!

Fong was helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely efficient. They fit me in the next day for an appointment and got me right in and out fast. I will use them again!

Great experience at T P Auto Repair. The service was friendly and quick. They also charged a very reasonable price for my smog check. I’ll probably go here for all my car work.

I took my car in to get smog inspected today and had a great experience. Phong was really nice and helpful and they turned the car around in less than 30 minutes. I will be taking my car back here for more maintenance and Im so happy to have found a great auto repair in my neighborhood.

This is by far the best experience I’ve had taking my car in for maintenance. I am a regular customer of his for everything my car needs from oil changes, smog checks, and repairs/replacements.I have typically had a hard time feeling like I had a trustworthy mechanic who tells me exactly what I need and when I need it for the right pricing (I don’t know a lot about cars) and he is just that. He remembers familiar faces and is always so friendly and runs his shop efficiently and smoothly. I’ll never take my car anywhere else :)

T P Auto Repair was super friendly, quick, and of great value!! And they’re literally 3 buildings down from my apartment lol. I was also not expecting them to get to it today but it was finished way before closing. Great business to support.

I had such a great experience here today! Dropped my car off in the morning right when they opened up. The assessment was fast and accurate and I was immediately given a pets and labor estimate, which was what I ended up paying.My car was ready within hours for pickup.I will be returning here for all of my maintenance needs; it’s obvious this place cares about service and is NOT out to make an unfair buck.In one word; trustworthy!

This place is great! Great customer service and prices! My family has been bringing cars here for years

As a female, I have never trusted a mechanic more. They are honest. I’ve tried other mechanics in the area, who even have reviews claiming how great they are - but they see non-existent dollar signs when I walk in and claim I need to do $1600 of work on my car. T P Auto Repair actually does business with integrity. Bring your car here. You won’t regret it.

Very pleased with my smog check with them. I usually don’t write many reviews, but this one is well-deserved.A walk-in, for a diesel, on a weekend, within 2 hrs of closing, and with a 30-minute turnaround, at the best price in town? Unheard of. But it really happened to me.

What great service! Very fast and very reasonably priced smog test. Nice, helpful people. Highly recommended. Thank you!

Phuong and the whole shop were lightning quick in diagnosing and repairing my a/c system, replacing my compressor and condenser. He gave the specifics of the repair in a clear way, and was responsive and friendly.Ill be going back!

Very impressed with the cost of services, efficiency, and professionalism of TP auto. I showed up with no appointment to get a smog test done. Phong took care of me right away. Estimated it to be 30 minutes...ended up only being 20 - just enough time for me to walk to get a coffee and back. Will definitely come back for other car services in the future.

I was greeted by a friendly voice, positive attitude... and my Mercedes passed the smog test. Considering I spent 3000. at South Bay Autohaus to address all my code issues and necessary fixes in 2020, wound up having to repair my own... I have no doubt I can the techs at TP for my up & down stream replacements in 2021. I literally drive this every day and never knew good people were so close. It was worth coming from 12 miles away on my day off to meet honorable men. Spent 3 years as a service advisor in Carlsbad and learned from some awesome techs and mechanics so trust my review that when you need some piece of mind affiorable service is just a click or call away!

Very quick and friendly! Highly recommend.

Fast service & they even filled my tires as well! Thank you! Would absolutely use them again & again!

My boyfriend and I have both brought our vehicles here and have been very happy with the service. TP Auto Repair is professional, quick, kind, and efficient. I needed my AC condenser replaced and the mechanic diagnosed the problem within an hour, thoroughly explained the issue and the associated costs, and completed the work in less than 24 hours. Highly recommend!

Went in for a smog cert. No need for an appointment, Great service. My car was ready in 20 minutes. 10/10 would go again. they also honored the smogtips.com coupon I used.

Phong took awesome care of my Subaru after I hit a curb and bent everything you can think of. To give you a visual, my front right tire was at the back of the wheel well. Anyways, Phong communicated with me the entire time and got my car in and out of there within a few days. I brought it back to replace the rim (had to buy through Subaru) which he then found that that sensor was bad and replaced and was also able to program which fixed my infamous tire sensor trouble that I had for the last 3/4 years. Trustworthy and professional, and also not trying to get you for every penny. My repairs were not cheap (my own fault) but the bill was very fair and he did not try to hit me with any extra repairs I did not need. Thank you Phong for getting my baby back to me good as new! I will definitely be back for future repairs.

Needed a smog test and saw that TP Auto Repair had excellent reviews! I can confirm they have great service and fast but quality work. Employees are really kind. Thank you!

Phong was excellent. Explained my issues in depth and was up front about everything that needed to be done with my car.

The customer service was wonderful and they took in my car and was finished within 30 mins

Undefeated. Never lost a round. Take on all comers. My man Phong is good people. Great service.

Quick, friendly, and affordable smog check. Done in 20 mins. Starbucks just up the road if you wanna make a drink stop while you’re waiting.

Fong was great and communicated everything that needed to get done with my vehicle 🚗. I will definitely be back for any future service.

Awesome work at a great price. I trust in these guys

Came here because my usual guy wasn’t available. SUPER quick and friendly! Thinking about coming here for future car maintenance as well!!

Super friendly and squeezed us in before closing! Will definitely come back

Best place to get your car fixed. I have been coming here since I was 19 and always get excellent service. Drive from Chula Vista because I don’t trust anybody else to touch my cars / trucks. If you want a stress free auto shop, this is the place to go.

This auto shop is friendly, fast and reasonable.

Super fast and friendly! Also text photos of all diagnostic screens! Very honest and affordable! Highly recommended!

THE BEST. I will never go anywhere else ever again. I came here as recommended by a friend. Im a young woman, and often in Auto Repair places I dont get taken seriously or I get ripped off. My friend swore by this family owned place so I thought Id give it a go. I am so, so pleased by the honesty of their owner and service I received.I took my Nissan Rouge in because my check engine light was on and I had an emissions issue. They ran all the tests and found out that I needed to replace my catalytic converter (which can be around 2,000 sadly). However, They did some digging and found out my specific model of car sells the converter upper and lower pieces separately (rather than as a whole) and he suggested we just try to replace the upper rather than just the lower as that is what they believed the problem to be. Ended up being less than half the cost and it worked! They later had me come back to get smog tested and everything passed and I was good to go. I was so happy to see that they offered the lower price option to hope we could get the fix for me as thats not a normal solution or suggestion by a shop. They really cared about saving me some $$.

Place is great! Fair prices and so quick!

I go to TP Auto for all my auto needs. They are fast and reliable and the prices are always very fair. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Great service - easy, fast and convenient, fair prices. Will be returning for service from here on out!

Quick in and out smog service (less than 30 min)...thanks!

Very quick, easy, and professional. 10/10 will go back.

100 percent satisfied! Trust worthy, which is very important to us. Will use them again. We found a place to get our cars fixed for life.

Great and very customer friendly and very quick service.

Fast and friendly service!! Definitely would come back here

Friendly, but complete professional service at a good price. Also, they constantly keep you updated on the progress of repair. They also do smog tests.

Walked in told what I wanted, great prices no trying to up sell . I will use them again, very pleased and happy with the service

They were fast, professional, and a pleasure to do business with. Highly recommend.

This is a good garage. Happy staff and they do good work.

Great! Great! Great!Fast, friendly and reliable.Thank you 🙏🏼.

What a blessing it was to find this place! After years of dreading working with car mechanics, I’ve finally found one I can trust.

Coming from out of town and the front wheel was making a clicking noise, looked up TP Auto Repair which was nearby and had good reviews. They were able to figure out what was wrong and fixed the issue in a short amount of time. Very knowledgeable and good customer service.

They came highly recommended by Kristina at Oil Changers. They were fast and very professional. Brought my car in at 7:30am, got a call by 8am with an estimate and picked it up the same day. Can’t beat that! Very readable prices too. I would absolutely refer TP Auto Repair and plan to use them again myself.

Friendly, fast affordable. Smog test only took 30 mins! I’ll be back!

I had my smog check done here Im really happy with the service best place in San Diego to get your smog check done they are super nice and will always help you out. They treat you like family.