Socal Auto Repair Center, Inc. 8802 Winter Gardens Boulevard, Lakeside, CA 92040

"We took our truck to him for a lot of different repairs . it's an older vehicle and he assured us that things would be done right. Unfortunately I'm not satisfied and this has been very stressful for my husband more so because we were charged a lot of money and didn't receive what was expected . I trusted he would be able to deliver but it seems that he just wanted to keep charging when I feel we've paid enough. Don't use him unless your prepared to be disappointed. After all the $$ spent it still won't pass a smog he supposedly was gonna make it happen and that's not the case. My truck is now leaking oil and has started to smoke I cannot say this enough don't go to his shop you will regret it. I do not recommend him what so ever. So wrong on so many levels. $6000 plus later unbelievable."

"So I've known Shawn for many years and have brought him a lot of business. So recently I had taken my vehicle in to get the timing chain replaced spent 2000 or more on parts and labor. Its been about 90 days since the work was done and now my timing chain cover is spewing oil lost all my oil. I took it back to him after getting a diagnosis he said well its been 90 days so there is no warranty told me he doesn't know if its the cover and basically I would have to pay for repairs. That being said everything I've heard bad about him is finally true. This guy will rip you off charges way to much and doesn't do a good job probably because he has to many of his own projects going to truly take care of his customers. Thank you for ripping me off and leaving my vehicle not drivable right when my son is born."

"This review is long overdue. I have a 1967 Mustang that had a two barrel carburetor that I wanted to upgrade. Shawn looked over the car and figured out exactly what was wrong and what needed to be replaced. He was very quick and professional with his work. He installed a new manifold. A brand new four barrel carburetor. He cleaned up the engine, changed and painted a new power steering pump. He did a lot to the car to make it look amazing. I will only be using this place for now on! Shawn was very patient and explained what needed to be done in a way I could understand. I highly recommend Shawn if you need any help with your car! He is the guy!"

"I would highly recommend anybody to go to this repair center. Shawn was more than willing to go out of his way to help me out with my issues with my truck, and willing to work with me on the price. He talked to me and treated me with respect. He’s not like these other big corporation auto shops where they take advantage of you and try to goige your pockets. He’ll let you know before hand if there’s anything that needs to be done to the car. He also let’s you know of other things that he sees, he doesn’t surprise you with all these extra charges at the end either."

"Be CAREFUL! I took my vehicle here for a diagnosis. We agreed on a price, which I agreed to, just for diagnosis and then we would proceed accordingly. I get a call back from the owner and he tells me the laundry list of problems that the vehicle has. I did not agree as some of the parts had already been recently replaced or rebuilt. Not an issue that we did not see eye-to-eye, so I told him I would be down to get the vehicle. He then told me the vehicle no longer would start and that he blew up my muffler. WHAT? The car would start no problem before, and my muffler was 100% intact and fine when I took it there. He made no effort to apologize for killing my battery or ruining my muffler. He then tried to charge me full price for his "diagnostic" work. What a joke this place is, and I would keep my distance from this place. The owner takes no responsibility for his actions and did not even want to help fix the problems he created. I just took my vehicle and got out of there ASAP."