Escondido Auto Repair

I found Grand Garage on the AAA website as a place to get an initial inspection on my new vehicle. Turns out I also needed a smog to complete my title transfer as well. I had a very positive experience working with the owner, David, on a multipoint inspection for my newly acquired Ford F-150. He also pointed me to a shop in the same center to have my smog completed and gave me a good lead on a very reasonable upholstery shop to repair my driver side seat. He was generous with information about my vehicle after the inspection. He thoroughly explained the fluid exchanges and gave clear examples of good fluid versus the fluids presently in my vehicle. I felt well advised and comfortable after the report without feeling like I needed to get all the work done right away. I received a ride to and from my home during a rainstorm. The folks that work there genuinely enjoy their jobs and it shows. Therefore, I scheduled my first oil change for Monday morning. I highly recommend giving Grand Garage the opportunity to earn your business.

Took my car into Grand Garage for the second time 2 days ago. I found there service to be outstanding. My car was going to be in there all day, so they gave me a nice loaner car which made everything easy breezy. Dave and Mike are very pleasant to deal with. There was a woman there whose name I did not catch and she was wonderful as well. I would highly recommend these knowledgable folks to work on your car as well.

What I like about Grand Garage is the great service from the front Counter to the back work shop. I have been taking my cars there for over three years and have never been disappointed. Dave and team go the extra mile to keep their customers happy! Mike J W.

Some of the best service from a garage. Always explaining the problem and letting us know of possible future problems. I would highly recommend Grand Garage to anybody who is looking for an honest mechanic and quick service.

Dave was very informative about the care and maintenance of my car. Things that I can do to keep it running smoothly and reduce expensive repairs. I so appreciate the time he took with me. This is a great shop. They have my business from now on.

Great auto repair shop. I brought my car in today with an oil leak. They kept me informed throughout the entire process and didn't pressure me into the $750 investigative inspection. Very competitive pricing and I will definitely come back.

The people and services at this garage are truly amazing! It is so wonderful to go to a car repair place and know that the work will be done fast, efficient and at the best and most reasonable price! When they quote you an amount they do everything in their power to keep it there or even a little less. You really need to give them a try. Laurie Thompson

I have come to trust Dave and his crew at Grand Garage. After our Subaru turned 100,000 miles we were faced with the $20,000 question. Do we keep it or trade it in for a new car? It all came down to finding an honest and reliable mechanic who could get the job done fast and right. Dave has accomidated our tight schedule and has been right on target with his time estimates and quoted prices. So far we have had him replace the timing belt, fix the air conditioner, wheel bering, water pump, struts, spark plugs, brakes and on and on. I can drive down the road knowing his crew did the job right.

Good people with integrity. I needed them to troubleshoot an engine check light to pass California emissions. I was told that I had a problem with my fuel indicating system. They said they could troubleshoot it or they could reset it and hopefully that will keep the light off long enough to pass smog! Their plan worked and it saved me a lot of money on something so unnecessary.

When we first took our Beetle to Grand Garage, the problem recurred a week later after a $460 repair. Initially irritated, I called the owner who asked me to bring the car in at my earliest convenience, and worked with me until the problem was resolved. The replacement fuel pump, which seems unrelated to the ECU, was causing spurious faults, probably via the fuel gauge sending unit. The fuel guage is still quite inaccurate, but the car is fine other than that. If you have a VW and are looking for service in Escondido, go to Kotter's VW. But Grand Garage is an honest, well-run shop.