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At Ken's Auto Center, we understand the importance of trust when it comes to your car. That's why we encourage you to see what our valued customers have to say about their experiences with our auto repair services.

We're committed to providing honest, reliable repairs and exceptional customer service. Read through our genuine reviews and see for yourself why so many choose Ken's Auto Center to keep their vehicles running smoothly!

You don't have to take our word for it! Here's what some of our satisfied customers have to say about Ken's Auto Center:


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03/09/2025

I don’t leave reviews, but Ken’s Auto went above and beyond. Absolutely a place and people you can trust. Our car was totaled by an uninsured driver. Took a Volvo to Ken’s for a pre-purchase inspection. They did not know me. I was not an established customer. In fact, live out of state. They made time quickly, advised against it, gave me lots of input regarding other potential cars, and when that didn’t work, located a car that did, found a new engine, new tires, etc., got it ready on a time crunch for a cross-state road trip. It handled beautifully. I wish I lived locally so I could continue to take my cars there. Best auto shop experience, hands down. Thank you!



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03/06/2025

Awesome Shop!



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03/06/2025

We didn't feel any pressure to get work done. The online breakdown for the work needed and approval is detailed and shows what work is connected and will have a discount because of it. You can also call and talk to them about their findings, and they will explain everything. As a woman, I trust them not to take advantage of me.



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02/20/2025

Great shop, honest work. Todd and crew were able to find and fix an oil leak on my car within a day. I'll definitely be returning for work in the future



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02/19/2025

Great customer service, extremely professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!



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02/16/2025

Great experience. Timely repair at a reasonable cost.



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02/07/2025

My father has his own car repair shop back east. From the moment I met Todd and explained my situation to him about my car he took care of me and my car. This is very trustworthy repair shop and I will be bringing my car back for any future repairs. The experience I had there was the best. Very friendly and honest service. Something that is very rare these days.



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01/30/2025

The customer service was OUTSTANDING! They listened, and stood behind the service provided. Although, unable to accomplish the repairs needed due to proprietary access. They had the integrity and courtesy not to charge for the diagnostic. Instead they recommended a course of action to follow-up with a dealership to access the computer program. I highly recommend there business and you have earned my loyalty and return service for any future repair and maintenance needs! Thank you Todd and Cindy! Thank you helping my family. R, Joe



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01/21/2025

I had the best experience here! They took my car in at 8 AM and I had the diagnostic done by 10 and my car fixed by 2 PM. The work was fast and the customer service was friendly. Not to mention the price was extremely fair. I would definitely recommend Ken's



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01/12/2025

Great place run by good, honest, hardworking people. Take my cars there all the time.



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01/04/2025

Warning lights not corrected after Oli change and tire pressure service. I finally figured out how to reset. Report says brake and steering Fluids 'contaminated'... need Clear Recomendation as to when service Has to be done. Can these items Wait until 60k mile service?



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12/30/2024

My go to shop. Todd knows what seems to be everything about cars. Especially classics. He helped me restore a 1982 K5 blazer, a 1984 BMW, and a 1970 Ford F250. They even offered me a pre purchase inspection. All the guys at the shop go above and beyond to provide excellent service and work. They are very knowledgeable and are willing to take the extra time for things to make sense. Prices are very reasonable and the quality of work is outstanding. You definitely get more than what you pay for here.



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12/26/2024

Staff are always super helpful and dont force repairs that arent needed



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12/26/2024

Great people, saved me a bunch of money on a job that the dealership was charging an insane amount for. Kens auto center even helped me get on the road as quick as possible . If you need a good job done for a reasonable price bring it here !



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11/25/2024

Todd and Cindi took great care of my wife's car and mine. Previous shop was not thorough with inspection and Todd was very clear and transparent with the work I needed and didn't need. Came up with a deal to take care of everything at once and they even offered financing. Great work you guys. I feel confident my family is safe in your hands. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless you and the team.



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08/29/2024

Todd and Cindy bend over backwards to make sure I was taken care of. Came in late for a tire repair and they took me on even though it was late and they didn't charge me and just hoped I could get home safely. I will be bringing in all my future repair needs to Todd & Cindy here at Ken's Auto Center for life. God bless you guys ?.



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08/20/2024

Been going to Ken's off and on now for 15yrs. The new manager, Todd Santos, is the REAL DEAL. Super helpful, friendly, and smart. Todd recommended a BG hot oil flush & fuel/air induction service on my 2014 Mazda CX-5. WOW what a difference this service made! I honestly thought that the BG service could just be 'snake oil' and an upselling type service. Nope. Quite frankly, this car's acceleration and response now is night and day. I bought it used 3 years ago and it runs waaaaaay better than when I bought it. No joke. Worth every penny for this service. Thank you Todd for the recommendation and service. You nailed it.



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07/26/2024

Todd and Cindi were awesome. Cindi was so welcoming and Todd worked his magic to get my car in and out. Awesome service! I would come back here again for my brakes and other services.



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06/15/2024

Ken's Auto Center provided quality and efficient care when I scheduled my service appointment for my vehicle. It was running a little rough and they took complete care of my car.



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05/01/2024

This place is super fast and efficient!!! This is my new go to shop!



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04/27/2024

I wanted a ?car with character? so I bought a ?93 wrangler and as you can imagine she has been a little high maintenance. After a terrible experience with a shop by my place in Ocean Beach, I brought her into Ken's as an absolute Hail Mary. To say they are good at what they do is an understatement, to say they are fairly priced is selling them short, to say they are genuinely the kindest mechanics I have ever met is simply not enough. If you're considering going anywhere else just trust me on this; no one comes close to Ken's.



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04/17/2024

Great customer service! Reliable and transparent. Never had any issues. Very nice personal



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02/19/2024

Courteous staff, they explained everything clearly and were very helpful! Mario at the front desk was awesome.



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01/28/2024

They were able to properly diagnose and fix an engine issue that no other shop could, which ended up saving me thousands of dollars for unnecessary engine work. Did it quickly as well! Highly recommend this shop.



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12/20/2023

The guy that works there, sure knows what he is doing!!



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12/11/2023

One of the best shops I've brought my car to. Love these guys! The owner ken is incredibly friendly and the service manager there really looks out for your well being. Couldn't speak better about these guys! Only thing is I wish there was more room to park. I tried to show up on a weekend to drop my car off for the following Monday but it was completely filled with cars being worked on in the lot which I thought was odd since they're not open on the weekends. None the less this shop is great!



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12/03/2023

The best auto repair shop in San Diego county work on a variety of cars. The staff are friendly and super knowledgeable about every vehicle I can't emphasize enough how the importance of having a shop the community and I can trust



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11/16/2023

I've been taking my vehicles to Ken's for many years and had nothing but positive experiences. The work is completed professionally and if there is an issue, they make it right. I just met the new Service Manager Mario, he is doing a great job! I recommend this shop to all my friends!!!



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09/22/2023

Mario was very helpful and even called me after I got my car back to ensure that everything was good with my car. I will say, though, that under previous management I had to go back several times to fix a problem that the mechanic caused in the first place. I initially brought my car in for preventative maintenance - for a valve adjustment. Everything was working just fine but the manager told me that my particular make/model needs a valve adjustment around 75K miles. My car had 80K miles at the time, so I decided to go ahead any pay for the valve adjustment, about $1000. But when I brought it home it developed an oil leak. I brought it back multiple times and still they did not fix it. Then I had surgery and was out for a few months. When I called back I spoke with the new manager, Mario, who assured me that if I brought it back again he would make sure it was taken care of properly. And he did! He let it sit for a few days with cardboard underneath and found no oil leak. I brought it home and let it sit for a week, running it almost every day, and sure enough there is no oil leak anymore. I really appreciate that they were finally able to make my car right and really, really appreciate that Mario called me to see if I had any issues. I hope that Ken and leadership can maintain quality mechanics and make sure that Mario is compensated for his very professional workmanship. Thank you Mario!!! Note: This would have been a 5-star review if my car was completed properly the first time. Unfortunately, Ken did not ensure my car was right initially, or even several times after, and Ken, the owner, assured me that it would be right.



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09/22/2023

Great place! Was being charged so much other places, walked in and gentlemen helped me out and gave me a fair price! This place is great!



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09/19/2023

Great place nice management and always do a good job.



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09/13/2023

Where do I start! First off expectations of a auto shop was definitely exceeded, Mario the service tech took me in an hour early before they even opened up so I didn't have to wait, took me information down and schedule me in first thing, upon dropping off the vehicle the tech got a detailed description of the discrepancy I was having and even took in what I have already did troubleshooting wise, great work, only charged me for the labor from a chewed wire from a rodent, also applied a military discount! Go to Mario, he will take care of you!



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08/25/2023

Good work in and out no problems



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07/11/2023

I called to ask if they could help with a warning light that came on in my 2012 Toyota Sienna. So frankly, I was told what I could do without cost to me, and that didn't earn them any business. I'm definitely coming in with any issues that do need more attention. I run a business too and would definitely interact with all in this way. Love their philosophy!



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06/07/2023

Ken's Auto center is where I take my cars to fix problems that other places (even dealerships) can't fix. They have been consistently professional, knowledgeable and effective at vehicle repair each and every time I've gone to them over the years.



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04/18/2023

Genuinely but pleasantly surprised to find a shop of this calibre. Every aspect was professional and polite. I was greeted in the office by the owner Ken and he created a custom work order based on the service items I wanted doing. They use excellent digital tools to beam an itemized quote directly to your phone for your approval. Since the place was quiet Ken offered to get started right away and had my car turned around in under two hours. A complete report was sent to my phone with all the items I wanted checked off plus their standard inspection checklist. They even included photos of the brake inspection, with gauges to show precisely how much brake pad was left. The shop had 100% of everything I needed in stock, including oil, filters and wiper blades. Fast, efficient, completely competent and entirely professional. Plus the music in the customer lounge absolutely rocked. Zero hesitation about going back here for future work.



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01/28/2023

Have never been yet only because I'm down south but a good buddy havey and everyone tells me this is the best place to go for car repair



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12/24/2022

Honest fast and will work out a solution for your situation.



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10/13/2022

Took my Jeep to Ken"s for a hole in my brake hose. They were very professional, and took care of it in a timely manner and a very reasonable price. I will definitely recommend going to Ken's if you want honest, professional, knowledgeable and excellent prices! (Ken and Brian are the best!)



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10/01/2022

Awesome service... Great attention to detail...



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09/22/2022

Been able to get help with my toyota corolla 2015 a couple of times here and had a positive experience



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09/09/2022

Very professional and BRIAN IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE will be coming back in the future



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09/01/2022

Good work/ reasonable price



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08/31/2022

On time, Brian explained everything, generally great customer service. I will be going back. BZ to Brian.



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05/13/2022

They are very honest and always get my service needs met within a reasonable amount of time!



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03/24/2022

Very honest people. They could have charged $600 but they didn't and advised me not to change the alternator



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03/18/2022

Very excited to say they did a wonderful job. Explained everything and the estimate was spot on!



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02/07/2022

I'm glad I found them. They turned what could have been a sad day into a good one. Honesty and pleasantly thankful. I highly recommend them.



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12/03/2021

So nice to have a trustworthy mechanic. I've had a few different repairs done at Ken's Auto. Guys are great mechanics, always professional, I highly recommend them.



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11/18/2021

I needed an smog check and he did it with professional advise and I passed and he even has same day DNV renewal service, plates and all. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend the shop and Nasser.



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08/25/2021

Exceptional service! Squeezed me in last minute, turned around in 1 day, text updates of status, great rates and honest service. Highly recommend!



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08/16/2021

Highly Recommended



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07/30/2021

We have been coming to Ken's Automotive for a few years now. He has worked on 3 of our family cars. His shop and employees are always helpful and do a great job! Ken is a very nice and honest man who cares about his customers...AND he plays the oldies in his shop while you wait :-)



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05/12/2021

Your customer service was outstanding! Bryan was very professional and I received excellent top of the line customer care! I would recommend your services through my personal experience w you, to everyone I know! Thank you for making a day of which I deemed as very stressful, alot less stressful and made my day great!



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04/18/2021

It's great to find a high quality, reasonably priced and honest auto service. I highly recommend Ken's Auto Center and even sent my daughter and son-in-law there.



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03/02/2021

I've always had great service here.



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01/26/2021

I am so happy that I found a good mechanic! Just moved to the area and found Kens through doing some research on mechanics near me. Ken himself was very friendly and helpful. They recommended everything I should do on my car in a non-pushy way. Just simply: this is what should be done but you don't need to do it all today. Most places make me feel like my car will spontaneously combust if I don't fix whatever $400 repair they suggest. Not Ken! I will definitely be going here for my future auto upkeep and repair:)



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12/03/2020

Fixed my CRV in less than 7 hours and at a very reasonable price. Straightforward, honest and non-pushy. The car sounds great and drives great! Thank you!



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11/14/2020

Great mechanics. Great service. A place you can trust to get the job done right the first time.



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11/10/2020

Great maintenance and prices



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09/24/2020

Great service will be returning



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09/04/2020

I have been going to Ken's Auto for about 5 years. He and his staff do a great job!! He is very helpful, knowledgable, honest and doesn't sell me things I don't need. He gives me the facts about what is going on with my car and makes recommendations so I can make informed decision. I made appt for routine oil change for Tuesday and of course yesterday my oil light went off. He was able to get me in today so I would be ready for the holiday weekend. I appreciate all that he and his staff do. If you are looking for a great auto shop check his shop out.



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08/19/2020

Wow! I have never before had as good an experience with an auto shop! Ken and Brian are fair, honest and easy to work with. They assessed my situation via email and provided a very reasonable quote for the work they thought needed to be done. Dropped the car off and within a day they got back to us letting us know what had been misdiagnosed by the last company who looked it over, what they missed, the timeframe for fixing it and the ramifications of waiting.They did the most urgent work quickly and without incident, and honored the first quote. I will definitely go back to them - their oil change and checkup prices are on par with chains such as Firestone, but their expertise and service far outshine those guys! Thank you, Ken and Brian! You guys rock! ***Update, 18 Aug 2020:*** Simply the best, better than all the rest... Okay, I got carried away. Ken and crew are fabulous! Patient, kind, fast, honest, down to earth, and fairly priced. I'm on my second car they've worked on and I see no reason to go anywhere else, ever.



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07/16/2020

I visited Ken's auto to have an engine installed. My truck was towed in with the new engine in the bed. With engine out, the mechanic made a few suggestions of a few things that weren't needed now, but would probably need attention later, based on the age of my truck, easier and cheaper labor cost now, ie: fuel filter and they poured out a lot of the transmission fluid (old). That alone saved me about $150. I don't use a repair shop often , I prefer to do my own work. I was able to talk to them and they listened to my concerns and answered my questions in language I can understand. They also didn't try and sell me things I didn't need or want . No hard sales or scare tactics Thanks and I'll be back to have my wife's a/c checked out. Gary C



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06/30/2020

You must give Ken's a try. Excellent, friendly, honest service. The only place I will take my 2000 Toyota 4Runner!



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06/24/2020

I'm from Las Vegas and drove down to San Diego to purchase a 2006 Honda Accord. To be safe I searched on Google and I found Ken's shop and he got me in right away at a very reasonable price to do a pre-purchase inspection. Needless to say they found multiple issues with the vehicle and saved me from making a $5200 mistake! Ken is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and fantastic when it comes to customer service. I'd recommend anyone in the San Diego area to use his services.



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05/22/2020

I called Ken when I was broken down on the side of the road the other day. He was at my car within 10 minutes! He ran a diagnostic but couldn't find anything conclusive that way so he helped me get my car to his shop. He then gave me a ride to my husband's office so I could have a car. Within a few hours he had found it was just a loose electrical connection, and had fixed it for no charge! Super friendly and professional staff. I'm very impressed! Will definitely come here in the future for all my repairs. Thank you Ken and Brian!



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04/22/2020

I have been in search of a trusted mechanic, and Kens Auto Center was recommended to me by a close family friend. My high expectations were met. They were professional, friendly, fair, & worked diligently to get the job done. Brian who runs the frost desk was a pleasure to deal with. The Owner & The Mechanic both came out and asked me how I was doing when I got there. I was impressed with their way of conducting business. I highly recommend Kens Auto Center to anyone looking for a mechanic shop!



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03/13/2020

Well let's just say- just like many of you, I've been trying to find an honest, trustworthy auto mechanic with ethics, integrity and pride in their work. As for me- I'd been searching since I bought my first car MANY YEARS ago......well I finally found Ken's about 7 years ago. Best Ken's story; was told by another BIG COMPANY mechanic that I blew a head gasket (VERY expensive fix).....well when Ken and his crew took a look- it was just a heater box and a hose that broke...... easily saving me more than a thousand some dollars! And even more so- just see for yourself- next repair you need- just go in and see how refreshingly professional, kind, considerate and what "just plane nice good people" they truly are. Honesty- you owe it to yourself....I so very glad I found them!



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02/12/2020

I have been taking all my family and business vehicals to Ken's for twenty years. They are honest and professional and communicative. I have NEVER had a problem in 100 services.



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11/05/2019

I recommend this place. Reasonably priced for the amount of time and the job my vehicle needed to extend its life. Well done ?



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10/18/2019

Serive and customer service was amazing. The turn around time was awesome.



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10/02/2019

My experience at Ken's Auto Center was marvelous! Brian was very caring and thoughtful and the owner Ken was an angel by taking me to work while my car was being worked on. My car is working excellently now!



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10/02/2019

Outstanding results I will be a return customer



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10/01/2019

These guys are amazing, professional, great customer service, fast, and last but not least... honest, i wish I had more ?'s to give, thank you Brian and all of the guys at Ken's Auto Center!!!



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09/29/2019

Ken's Auto Center lives up to the hype. I'm adding another 5 Star for the service center. Brian was extremely helpful. My car has a new service home. I never thought I'd be adulting this hard, but here i am. I get the importance of trust in your mechanics. Thank you.



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09/27/2019

We take all of our cars here, and Brian and Ken are very honest and helpful with decisions and how to save me money. I appreciate being able to count on their expertise and advice without worrying about being taken advantage of.



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09/20/2019

This shop did a great on an oil change and a couple of other small items, as well as a health assessment for my 2010 Camry. Fast and courteous!



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09/18/2019

My family and I have been going to Ken's for over 20 years. Always reliable and honest. Whenever I have a car problem Ken's is the first place, no, the ONLY place I will take my vehicles.



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09/12/2019

Ken's is truly a place I can trust. Reasonably priced, and everybody there is so kind. The work is done promptly, and I'm glad I found a local mechanic shop in San Diego that I can rely on!



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08/19/2019

Bryan and his team were fantastic. Kept me informed and did a great job on my Company's Ford Ranger



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08/17/2019

Very reasonable prices. Fastest service. Did what I asked them to do nothing else.



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08/15/2019

Great reception service. As soon as you walk in they're polite and professional. Price was great. They are down the street from my job. I dropped it off in the morning got a ride to work and the car was ready by lunchtime. Will definitely be going there again.



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07/29/2019

I trust you guys. Enough said!!



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07/02/2019

Is there such a thing as "honest" auto mechanics? Yes! Ken Auto Center, is one of a kind.



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06/10/2019

As always I received the best of care from Ken and the rest of the crew...thanks for your customer care and kindness?!!!



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06/10/2019

Ken auto is great place to get your auto fixed. Knowledgeable and kind team.



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05/29/2019

Ken is honest and a straight shooter when it comes to running his shop. Hard to find a kind and trustworthy shop nowadays, but glad I did.



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05/29/2019

Scheduled maintenance and brake check and repair was done quickly.



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05/20/2019

Great place to take your car. We have been going there for 15 or more years.. They are fair and honest and reasonable. Brian is the new manager there and my first impression is a good one . Of course we have always liked Ken.



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04/29/2019

Honest, efficient and clear about the needs of my vehicle. I did not feel like a number, and I did not feel like I was paying for things that were not wrong with my vehicle like I did at the dealership. Excellent experience.



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04/09/2019

Wow. I can't say enough about the service I got here. Not only did they instill complete trust from having worked on my husbands car a couple times, but my oil leak was handled AND EXPLAINED to me! He showed me the faulty oil filter I got by a cheap drive through oil change place. Then further assured me of how they triple checked the issue was handled. I will never go anywhere else again. I've already told all my family and friends. Great prices, great people, great service... this place is truly a gem.



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04/01/2019

Had great service. Took me right in as a walk in and got my work done by 1pm same day. Even did military discount! Thank you



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03/26/2019

Nice work by honest mechanics. Won't do work that you don't need like some places.



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03/25/2019

Very quick, reliable and very accomodating..



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03/14/2019

Good honest mechanics.



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03/13/2019

If you are in need of an auto mechanic you should seriously consider giving Ken's Auto Center your business. After receiving quotes from several dealership service centers, I called Ken's Auto Center to discuss the cost of routine maintenance for my 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan. Ken and his staff are true professionals and took the time to answer all of my questions. Thankfully, I made the wise decision to bring my SUV to Ken! Ken's Auto Center thoroughly inspected my SUV and only charged me for maintenance that was necessary. Had I taken my SUV to a dealership service shop, I would have paid hundreds of dollars more for maintenance that did not need to be completed at that time. If Ken's Auto Center tells you something needs to be done on your vehicle you can rest assured they are telling the truth!!! Thank you Ken for your honesty and integrity!



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03/06/2019

They saved our lives. We thought we were having transmission troubles as we had never pulled trailer with our Tahoe through the 110° desert. They assured us that were were safe, out transmission was sound and had no worries. This place has been there for a few decades and have always been one of our go to places when we lived there.



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01/13/2019

Loved it. As Arnold says - I'll be back



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01/01/2019

Had a free winter check up. And, it was a great experience. It was done in the time they projected and NO attempt to sell me repairs was made. Restored my dipping confidence in this shop. Thanks.



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12/29/2018

Fixed a long standing problem with my vehicle and helped me pass a smog test. I will be returning to Ken's for any future repairs.



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10/13/2018

My suburban broke down on the highway just a few miles from Ken's Auto Center. I was able to limp it into his shop, but was nervous that I didn't have much of a choice of where to take it. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! Ken himself made a special effort to help me, and even offered me a ride home to Poway. I found this place by accident, but I'll be going back there on purpose in the future.



09/13/2018

Been taking my wife's car and my car there for years. As a firefighter, I know general engine maigenmaint but when I need advanced care I go see Ken Actually, I have meet Ken and he is a nice guy. The whole staff were professional and honest. Definately appreciate them.



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08/18/2018

Can't say enough about the honesty and integrity of these folks. Had a major repair done well under what the Dealer quoted AND had a used car inspection done prior to buying my son a car for college. Appreciate these folks big time. Thanks Ken and Sean!



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06/21/2018

Had an oil change done and had great service, brought car in late and still able to get by the end of the day. Would recommend



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12/28/2017

A family member recommended Ken's Auto Center to me. I must say that they're very patient and professional and the shop is very clean. I was helped immediately with a friendly and caring smile. I was skeptical about bringing my vehicle considering that I have many friends and relatives that are mechanics who normally works my vehicle but due to holiday I didn't want to inconvenience any of them ... anyways I totally would recommend this place 100% and I'll definitely be back in the future for any maintenance needs my vehicle will be needing. Thank you to everyone at Ken's and happy holidays... I'm a happy customer! Dec 2017 Vera



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10/04/2017

Thanks to Kens, I was able to get my old corolla up and running again. They took time and effort into getting the job done no matter how long or laborious the process was. I'd trust them tp do it again.



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06/04/2017

Great mechanics you can trust!



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12/29/2016

A little pricy on some stuff.. But good service.



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10/13/2014

Thank you Ken's Auto Center. Best and most honest auto service.



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03/15/2014

We've been taking our cars to Ken's for over 5 years. We feel we can trust their service and their integrity 100%. We always recommend Ken's to all of our friends and family. It's one of those rare businesses that benefits from referrals by giving the best service...



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11/08/2012

I brought my clunking 1997 Chrysler Sebring in for an oil change, in an effort to squeeze an extra thousand or two miles out of it. These guys did the repairs I requested, but then brought me over to my car, and said "you really need to see this". They then lifted the hood and showed me that my engine was jumping out of its compartment because everything holding it in was broken. Instead of trying to hoodwink me with expensive repairs that would ultimately do nothing, they suggested I kick the bucket on this one, and retire the car. As I drove away down the freeway, I considered the advice I was given, and pulled into a dealership and bought a new car. If they hadn't given me that advice, the car would have surely broken down on the side of the freeway, as it did a couple of weeks later as I drove to its final destination. These guys are awesome!



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06/19/2012

great Service and quick work done My dad has been using these guys forever and i use them for all my car work



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09/08/2011

Love this place. I've been taking my vehicles there for over 10 years, I will never go anywhere else. I recommended them to everyone. Its definitely worth the drive up.



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Car & Truck Care, near San Diego, CA
04/18/2024

I would recommend this place since they have great customer service and they will explain what needs to be fixed with a clear details information to the customer. Their service is a top notch and I would definitely coming back in the future.



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Car & Truck Care, near San Diego, CA
09/22/2024

Had a starter issue on my work van, had it towed here. Fast and affordable service with no bs. Highly recommend and will use again and again.



09/02/2024

I brought my car into Ken's because I was experiencing an oil leak. They were very upfront with me about the time the repair would take and how much it would cost. What was really impressive is that after examining my car, they sent me a digital report with all of the recommended services and the costs. I could accept or decline any or all of them. When my car was finished, they discussed in layman's terms what the problems were and which repairs should be prioritized. I really felt valued as a customer and plan to take my car back whenever I have future repair needs.



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I don’t leave reviews, but Ken’s Auto went above and beyond. Absolutely a place and people you can trust. Our car was totaled by an uninsured driver. Took a Volvo to Ken’s for a pre-purchase inspection. They did not know me. I was not an established customer. In fact, live out of state. They made time quickly, advised against it, gave me lots of input regarding other potential cars, and when that didn’t work, located a car that did, found a new engine, new tires, etc., got it ready on a time crunch for a cross-state road trip. It handled beautifully. I wish I lived locally so I could continue to take my cars there. Best auto shop experience, hands down. Thank you!

, 03/09/2025

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