About Business
Residents of San Marcos, CA, Carlsbad have long trusted San Marcos Xpress Auto Repair for their expert Car Repair needs. Whether you need assistance with Auto repair shop, Toyota dealer or general Car Repair support, they are well-equipped to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a 4.6/5 rating with 9 reviews. Throughout Carlsbad, and particularly in San Marcos, CA, San Marcos Xpress Auto Repair is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Repair industry. Don't hesitate to contact San Marcos Xpress Auto Repair for any Car Repair inquiries or to schedule a visit to their San Marcos, CA facility.
Google Reviews
lauren upshaw

★★★★★
Edited 5 months ago
Victor and his team worked on my truck and gave my vintage trailer some much needed TLC. They always communicated when things changed and they did a great job. I'm over the moon with the paint job on the trailer!
Daniel

★★★★★
5 months ago
Got a message to check hybrid system on my Prius so I replaced it with centric. So far so good. Good service and reasonable price
Sherri Sutherland

★
☆☆☆☆
5 months ago
This is the worst auto shop I have ever dealt with. They did my brakes.... twice, and they still are not fixed. I have had issues since they first time they changed the pads and rotors. They also told me my car was not safe to drive, and repairs would be upwards of $10k. Another mechanic found no issue.
Mariam Frem

★★★★★
5 months ago
i have be going to Centric Auto Repair for the last 2 years for anything in my car, the service is always great! and they have a TON of patience to explain to me everything
Jasmine

★★★★★
5 months ago
I appreciate the honesty when it came down to what my vehicle needed. It was in their good intentions to make sure my car was safely operable. Overall, I’m happy with the service I received.
Joe Burnett

★★★★★
2 months ago
Outstanding customer service, transparent, provided free diagnostic report, recommended service, and Carfax. Victor and Team earned my repeat business for sure!
Maria Kostelas

★★★★★
6 months ago
Victor, the owner came to my rescue one day. My great fortune was to have my battery die in the parking lot next to Centric. What kindness and knowledge that man has! He jumped my car for free and rather than take it into his shop, he knew better prices were down the street at the auto supply store and referred me there. Jump ahead 6 months when my car broke down with a cracked strut rod. Where did I have it towed? You got it, Centric. Theresa at the front desk assured me they would take receipt of my car and I didn’t even have to be there. Even though the car didn’t arrive until late, they had it ready the next afternoon! I trust them, they delivered and they got the job down quickly. I would take my car there again. Everyone at Centrix, from Theresa at the front desk to the mechanic and Victor the owner gave me excellent service. --
Oscar Garcias

★
☆☆☆☆
5 months ago
I took my car to Centric Auto Repair because supposedly they stand by their diagnostic they say that they are not pushy. Still, they were they made it seem that if I didn't fix it right then and there that I was going to cause more problems to my vehicle he gave me a really high repair cost which I was not going to take. Still, they kept being pushy and brought the price down, and also offered me a payment plan I was out there for work so I feel like if I didn’t fix it then I was gonna be stuck so Then I picked up my car the next day I drove home to Bakersfield to find out the next day that the issue was not fixed. My car would not even start and there was no way I was gonna drive four hours so they could recharge me again. So I took it to a local shop and it ended up being just a fuel pump relay That was less than 100 bucks to fix Now I'm Stuck on a payment plan paying off $1700 for something that was never broken just misdiagnosed
B

★★★★★
Edited 11 months ago
We had a family friend relative suggest this auto repair and we found a gem in the process. One of our cars needed a new thermostat and a temp sensor. They got us back on the road in no time. Today my car needed a serpentine belt. The auto Tech Ricky suggested getting both replaced. I am so glad I listened. He was able to make us an appointment today and get us out today. That's two for two for our Camaros. We are forever grateful having this autoshop near by. There work has always been painless. The staff super friendly. Every single person in the office gave us respect 🙏. Even though they liked the first Camaro better 😀. BIG THANKS AND SHOUT OUT TO CENTRIC AUTO!!!!!
Jose Antonio Rodriguez Castillo

★★★★★
5 months ago
My alternator went out at 2 o’clock in the morning on a Saturday I was stranded. I did get towed home. Did some research Centric had good ratings called needed my car for Monday evening for work. Victor said he could get it done and he did, great service, efficient and timely. Good price and I didn’t have to miss work. Five stars.
Kelly Pitcher

★★★★★
3 weeks ago
The excellent customer service from the staff at Centric and the quality of work performed on our cars has been consistent year after year. They are honest and have earned my trust.
Austin Motter

★★★★
☆
5 months ago
Victor honored my Groupon for a tire alignment. Hassle free, also gave me a list of estimates for services I needed when asked in order to compare prices. Professional service, clean waiting area. -1 star for service taking longer than the original time given.
Muhammed Puthukkattu

★★★★★
5 months ago
These are awesome folks at Centric Auto repair. I went with a groupon coupon and ended up doing tons of other stuff for great price. Very neat place with super clean bathroom that's hard to find even with delaler's service centers. Also the staff are friendly and no pushy selling of serices either. I will see how my car perfom before I return to them with my other car. Thank you Issac for making my dayl!!
Cassie McGrath

★★★★★
a month ago
As the owner of Performance360 Gym in San Marcos, taking care of the body is important. Not only did the team here take care of the body of my car, but they did so with integrity, timeliness, and provided knowledgeable value. This is where I trust to take my car for repairs.
Cecilia Aguayo

★★★★★
a month ago
This is my 2nd time coming and the Centric family always delivers! They are quick and professional with their service and great prices too! I love that you can wait in the lobby and help yourself to a coffee or soda while you wait for your car to be serviced too!
Carlos Gutierrez

★★★★★
a month ago
Great service, took my car in for brake service. Really liked the PDF report with actual pictures showing the results of the inspection and providing picture evidence of what needs to be fixed. Made sure I was taken care of with a ride to work after dropping off the car for service, would recommend to everyone.
some jabroni

★
☆☆☆☆
a month ago
Don’t ignore negative reviews. My window was damaged during an alignment, and they just blamed it on the car being old. Even if that were the case, that would mean they don’t work carefully. The car could have been lifted too fast. Other places at least offer significant discounts if something happens during their service. All negative reviews are written for a reason. Skip this place. A cheap price can be expensive in the long term.
Victoria Damore

★★★★★
a month ago
Words can't express my satisfaction with Victor and his team. If you're looking for a reliable, honest mechanic, this is your spot! As a young woman that knows nothing about cars, victor was patient and broke down all the information for me. AND he saved me thousands on a repair i thought I needed (per another diagnosis somewhere else). The process took a couple weeks but it was worth the wait. He took his time inspecting the vehicle and by doing so, it saved me a lot of money. I will be coming back for everything in the future and recommending to family and friends. He’s ahead of the game, he really invests into his business and it shows! Quality, reliability and integrity. Trust his process! I don’t often do reviews but my experience was so amazing.
Kareem Pinkston

★★★★★
2 years ago
My Toyota Prius has lasted me 14 years on its batteries and totes a hefty 200K + miles and she's still going strong. BUT, as of late, I believe this colder weather has now drained what's left and I needed to get my batteries replaced ASAP. After doing a lot of research in the area, I found HYBRID BATTERY REPAIR TOYOTA and I decided to trust them with my baby. HYBRID BATTERY REPAIR TOYOTA is part of CENTRIC AUTO REPAIR and they are both located within the same building in San Marcos. The map directions to their location was very direct and although they have very limited parking directly in front of their office, there is plenty of free parking space in their lot towards the back. Customer service is excellent and I was greeted by Victor. He was very knowledgeable and more importantly, came across very genuine (not like he was trying to upsell me on any services). Victor was very direct with what needed to be done to my car and what the cost would be. Originally, he said that I could just leave the vehicle with the shop & they could return it in a a few days. With all the crazy rain coming and my work situation, that couldn't work for me. I explained that I needed the work done in 1 day. Victor left to speak to his staff and was able to have me leave my car to get repaired for the next day! Even better, he contacted ENTERPRISE CAR RENTALS, next door to them, and was able to arrange a rental vehicle to me that same day! The service is above and beyond what I'd expected and their pricing was extremely great! I also appreciate that they have complimentary drinks, snacks & clean bathroom for their clients. Had a great experience with HYBRID BATTERY REPAIR TOYOTA and I highly recommend them. Side note: Be patient with them if you don't get a response on the phone. They only had 1 staff up front. I had better luck just driving to them and walking in. A minor inconvenience for such great service.
Ronald Megrditchian

★★★★★
Edited 3 months ago
Victor’s crew did a great job as usual at a great price. I’ve had them work on my Scion Frs, dodge challenger, Hyundai veloster n and my latest vehicle, an Audi a4 Quattro avant. I’m very happy with the work they’ve done and always recommend them to my family and friends. Great shop and reasonable prices for anyone looking for qualified honest mechanics.