About Business
For professional Car Repair care in San Diego, CA, San Diego, look no further than Thao Auto Repair. Their team excels at delivering top-tier results for Auto repair shop and related Car Repair needs. Their customer-centric approach has earned them a 4.4/5 rating based on 47 pieces of feedback. They have become an integral part of the San Diego, CA community, known for their dedication to excellence in the local Car Repair sector. For those looking for the best Car Repair experience in San Diego, Thao Auto Repair is ready to assist with your next project or repair.
Google Reviews
Matthew Wieler
★★★★★
5 years ago
They do great work and give scrupulously honest estimates and repair descriptions. I'm very satisfied.
Jennifer Franklin
★★★★★
3 years ago
Been talking my cars here for over 10 years. Great service. Decent pricing.
Jake Rose
★★★★★
6 years ago
Fast, to the point, honest. They charged me less than a hundred for something another mechanic wanted to charge $700 for. Highly recommend.
Boris Herring
★★★★★
6 years ago
I was going to Thaos when Lee's mom and dad were working on Park Blvd. They have always been a hard working honest family that are good at their craft. they have won my loyalty.
Riven Wildehart
★★★★★
5 years ago
They are always attentive, professional, and reasonable. I've taken my truck in for several services over the years and I have always had a positive experience. Thanks, Lee!
Zenebe Belete
★
☆☆☆☆
9 years ago
Right headlight went off and I'm telling them that I know it's my fuse but can you just look at the Fuse and the lady says that's $65 to check it. I left I'll get it checked some where else smh. They just lost easy money and customer. Update: went to Sam Lee auto repair and they looked at it and told me what to do and didn't cost me a thing. I highly recommend Sam Lee to anyone and not this shop.
Paul Huynh
★★★★★
a year ago
They do a great job, honest, and have great pricing. What more can you ask for?
David Warder
★★★★★
4 years ago
Thao Auto has been so good to us and our friends! We’ve used them for all of our repairs and maintenance for the past couple years and I won’t go anywhere else. Great quality work and I trust them which is priceless in a mechanic.
SungOutMusic
★★★★★
4 years ago
Definitely trustworthy, I had never gone until now, they said the catalytic converter needed to be replaced in my car but it was most likely covered under my warranty. Instead of spending tons of money, they steered me in the right direction. Thanks!
Ufuk Akas
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
They charged me $330 for changing the ac van controller cable. Even though the original cable price was $23 on ebay and the checkout price was $130 dollars, I had to have it done. I think it is an overpriced mechanical shop.
Daniel Barry
★★★★★
a year ago
Able to turn my vehicle around in about 45 minutes at the end of the day. Great customer service (thanks Barry! formerly of cliff b.), good prices and fast service.
Mark D
★★★★★
a year ago
Been a customer for over 20 years. Never had one complaint. Honest owners, quality work. Nothing unnecessary. Always tell you what should be done now and what can wait for later.
Sara Ortiz
★★★★★
2 years ago
My new fav repair shop! I just moved back to the neighborhood and needed a repair thanks to a rough road busting up my car. The shop was honest about the damage, timeline, and costs of repair, all the things you hope for when trusting someone with a sudden, unexpected expense. Parts showed up late (as is common) but they kept their timeline promise and even used some creativity to save me from having to take the car to the dealership to finish the repair (due to a software limitation). Looking forward to bringing my car back for regular care, and grateful for having a local car shop I can trust!
Lou Seitchik
★★★★★
4 years ago
They do a great job. They are consistently honest, often telling me I don’t need a repair that I think I need. In the past my wife has taken cars there for them to evaluate before purchasing, and they’ve been super helpful. On more than one occasion, they’ve had to do a little more than expected to fix the car, and haven’t charged me more. They honored their estimate. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Colin Landry
★★★★★
2 years ago
Very friendly and honest service. My car was completed a day early and the job was done perfectly. They took my car right away and had an estimate within an hour, would highly recommend to anyone.
Shy
★★★★★
2 months ago
super fast, efficient, and amazing prices :))
k b
★★★★★
2 years ago
Usually when you really know your car you know what needs to be repaired .I just don't like when the phone rings from the auto mechanic and I have to hear all the exorbitant prices. Not here! I actually smiled because the price was within what I hoped it to be. Then I realized I've been getting gaffled from the 15 year mechanic I was loyal to. Thao auto repair only fixes what needs to be repaired. He's not into you spending unnecessary money. On the other hand, sometimes we just want to fix what we want fixed and he may be reluctant. Persist. And he will still give you a fairer and reasonable price. TIPS *He prefers by appointment only. *You'll be in and out usually the same day. *The mechanics know their craft. *His communication is direct and he doesn't have time for small talk or a long story about your car. *Usually same day work WORK I'VE HAD DONE Brakes, rotors, synthetic oil change, new tires, balance, rotation, entire engine/transmission inspection I definitely recommend Thao because of the QUALITY and SAFETY of the work and then the price. PAYMENT Credit card is charged 3% Debit and cash, no fees Mobile pay-not accepted
Danny Huynh
★★★★★
a year ago
Got my truck repaired very quickly there, and they saw some minor issue that they just repair for free. Awesome people there! I love how the mechanic took care to keep the inside of my vehicle clean while they worked.
Sogyel Lhungay
★★★★★
a year ago
My AC was acting up and I had my skid plate scraping on the roads. Barry and his team took care of it on the same day and with a really fair price. I would definitely come back again if I had any car troubles.
Sherry Hopwood
★★★★★
3 weeks ago
My car didn't pass because I bought a new battery. He was very nice, explained what to do and then told me to come back. Which I did, and it passed the second time.
