Genesee Auto Care

Stephanie Gutierrez

★★★★★

8 months ago

I came in with a serious brake issue, found out that my caliper was missing bolts and it could’ve ended in disaster if I kept driving. Without hesitation, John took the time to diagnose the problem, explain it clearly, and then fixed it on the spot. It’s rare to find someone who’s not only experienced but also genuinely kind and honest, who clearly cares about keeping people safe. If you’re looking for a trustworthy mechanic in San Diego, John is your guy. I’ll definitely be coming back here for all my car needs. Thank you again, John! You truly saved me today ❤️‍🩹

Robert Lawless

★★★★★

6 months ago

Been going to John for over 20 years and I moved away to Idaho about five years ago. Stopped in for a quick check up with a problem on my truck while passing thru town and he looked at my issue right away even though he was busy.. best mechanic I’ve ever had.. thanks John!

Michael Martin

★★★★★

a year ago

John has taken outstanding care of my families and their vehicles for over 20 years! Bought new truck in 2015 so I didn’t see him for a long time. Now that it’s not new anymore I went back to get some work done. The honesty, integrity, and knowledge are still paramount for this company I see. I did make the mistake of taking it to a shop that was closer to my location at first. Wasted 280 dollars there, with no answer, and I was told to return in a week. I took it to John, he found problem instantly, and had my truck back in 5 hours total. Genesse Auto for the win!🙌🏼

Allison Campbell

★★★★★

a year ago

I called Genesee Auto Care by referral after a really bizarre a terrible 2x experience with a smog shop in Bay Park. John took the time to talk to me over the phone to give me sound and honest advice when he really had nothing to gain by doing so - my car was already repaired and I was ready to clear smog (long story). Regardless, he made me feel SO comfortable throughout our conversations and I was able to bring my car to him to look at as well as have his partner/neighbor perform my smog check. It's super hard to trust others in the auto industry nowadays but I can say that John will have your best interest at heart and lead with honesty. If I need my car repaired, I'll be back here.

David Frank Doherty

★★★★☆

Edited 2 years ago

Will hopefully have my mother’s 1998 Civic repaired by this place on Friday. Regardless, I just wanted to say how nice and helpful John was in trying to get my mother’s car on the schedule…which he did. I personally have heard great things about his work and shop through a personal friend. Nice guy for sure…UPDATE… John did an excellent job! Car running within a few hours… all good.

Greg Tate

★★★★★

2 years ago

John was AMAZING!!! he fixed my truck and got me back on the road in 1 day. The Ford dealership quoted me 2200 dollars to fix a multitude of issues. John correctly fixed the only issue I had and did not charge me for extra unnecessary repairs. He fixed my issue for a fraction of the price. If you need work done on your vehicle, go see John at Genesee Auto Care.

JC

★★★★★

2 years ago

I bought my first car in 2019 and had no idea what basic maintenance was required. I came here for my first oil change and John was so kind that while I waited for my car to be done, he walked me through the different maintenance I would have to keep an eye out for. For 2 years, I only brought my car here, then I met my partner (who happens to be a mechanic and now services my car). John is very fair and transparent with his prices and when I was having an evap error (constant check engine light due to something wrong with my gas tank), he walked me through the different repair options and let me decide if I wanted to try the cheaper options first before doing the more expensive diagnosis and repair. I really recommend Genessee Auto Care for an honest, trustworthy, and thorough mechanic.

Sabrina Johnson

★★★★★

5 years ago

My family and I have been taking our vehicles to John’s shop for 18 years. John is a man of his word and he is very professional and personable! John has gone above and beyond for my family and always finds time to squeeze me in. Not only is John a wealth of knowledge, he truly cares about each and every one of his customers . I know with John, I have made a friend for life. His prices are fair and he does excellent work! I can’t say this enough but if you want an honest shop to take your cars to, Genesee Autocare is the place to go.

M M

★★★★★

7 years ago

Been going here for 7 years. John is the best mechanic I have ever had. Honest, skilled, trustworthy, efficient, fair, and at a totally reasonable cost. And he takes the time to talk to you and explain your situation and show you himself. He really cares about my cars. And he’s funny! I feel like he is family at this point. He is the only mechanic you will ever need.

Bruce Rosenblatt

★★★★★

5 years ago

Should’ve taken the time 20+ years ago to write this review for John. He is absolutely the best mechanic you’ll ever meet and the most honest man that you’ll ever meet. Save yourself a lot of time and money and just bring him the car to fix it right the first time. He always notices other things that have gone wrong and takes care of them many times for free!

Mike Blbo

★☆☆☆☆

Edited 4 years ago

I have been going to john for over 15 years. Was always happy with his work and prices. Brought my car for inspection and maintenance at 8:15 my appt was for 8:30 around 8:45 or so john shows up and I give my key. At 10:06 his employee calls and says everything looks good but I could use a new battery so I say sure since the inspection surely wont be that much. A few hours later i went in to pick it up and was floored by an almost 800 dollar bill ! John wasn't there so i went back a few days later to find out if this was all just a big mistake. So he basically said the computer shows this many hours at 135 an hour so if it only takes less than an hour and a half you still get charged for computer estimate of 4 hours! He offered 90 dollar refund but I refused. If he needs the money this bad he can keep it. I noticed the last few times I went in that not as many employees working there maybe that's why the new prices. I forgot to get an estimate before they started and will not be making that mistake again.i really hate leaving a review like this from someone I liked and respected for so many years but I dont want this happening to anyone else

christian sinclair

★★★★★

a year ago

I have known the guys at genesee auto care since the late 90's. John always comes through for me and does what it takes to fix my vehicle. Thanks John for getting my truck all fixed up

Steve B

★★★★★

6 years ago

John is by far the best mechanic I have ever dealt with. I've been going to him for years and won't use anyone else. Highly recommend Genesse Auto Care. Thanks for everything, John, it's truly appreciated.

Ava Lambardi

★☆☆☆☆

8 years ago

I am a 52 yr old women on medical .... I've brought my car (2006 Hyundai Tucson) in a few times to Genesse Auto. I usually leave my car ther over night so they can start whatever they need to do with it or at least get it in the rotation early... every time !!!! It takes hours, a day (for an oil change, and tire rotation) and in some cases DAYS to get my car back. Last time I made an appt for an oil change and tire rotation a week in advance and also confirmed with a worker (Eddie) two days prior to appt. .... so i left my car overnight (my appt was 8:30am for an oil change, tire rotation) ... i called John at 2pm (to make sure they even got my car) and his response was "oh yeah, we got the car up, but i can't remember what we were doing to it" !?! He said he called and left messages (there was not one missed call nor message on my phone) and was waiting for me to return call. Anyway, I let that go and reminded John what my appt was for. (OIL change, tire rotation). I finally had to call him again bout 4:30-5pm to ask how my car was ... he said it was done except there is a leak in my radiator and there is something wrong with your seat belt latch. I NEVER ONCE had a problem with my seat belt latch nor have I ever seen a leak in my radiator (i watch for leaks everytime i gas up) ( i mean this was gushing out radiator fluid on the ground.) Never have I seen a leak or gush of radiator fluid. Then I find out John was not the one working on my car. I feel very dissatisfied!!! Especially when he says he LOVES to help elder women. It makes me feel like I am not a valued or appreciate customer. I will bring my car back to fix the radiator (John promised he'd be the one working on it as I feel the "workers" r not being gentle with my old car.) I hope they fix the seat belt and radiator with no problems and in a timely manner. Sorry, Just a dissatisfied customer.

Hebrew Hammer

★★★★★

11 years ago

My family has been doing business with this shop for over a decade. Rich and the crew are the most trustworthy, customer service generated, honorable people you will ever be lucky to run across. Finding a good mechanic, an honest and fair and caring mechanic is like trying to find the right doctor for your child or elderly parent...... Genesee Auto Care cover all the bases, goes above and beyond and in a nut shell can be trusted to do great work at more than reasonable prices! JDS

Bill Glassman

★☆☆☆☆

Edited 5 years ago

They tell me the noise the brakes are making are in the front so they replace the front brakes and they say they will also clean the back brakes. The brakes still make the sound. 5 attempts later they say the sound is in the front probably faulty parts. I take the car to another mechanic and they pull off the back wheels and show me that John never cleaned the back brakes and that's why the problem was never resolved, go figure. Horrifying experience!

Melissa Walker (plsandthanku)

★★★★★

4 years ago

I recommend John to a friend after he saved my old Toyota Tacoma; he came through again for my friend. John and his staff are always respectful, down to earth and honest, and I can always count on him.