I contacted Gary from Salt Lake City Utah to assist my daughter who was broken down on the side of I5. He made some suggestions to my daughter when AAA was there, which not only saved her a trip to the shop but got her back on the road safely. I appreciate his integrity and advice and will keep his contact information close. Thank you and Aloha Gary!!!

Good service/ good prices

I have been going to Encinitas Aloha for many, many years. Always good, never over-priced. I highly recommend Encinitas Aloha.

Great guy, honest work, good prices.You have to stop by to talk to him.No deals on the phone. If you show up, Aloha.

The owner is very honest, nice and willing to listen. Also, much cheaper than another shop Ive been too.

Our 2005 Chevy Astro wouldnt start (surprise), and we determined it was the fuel pump. After reading reviews I called Gary to see if they could replace the fuel pump that same day. To our surprise and delight they took care of us and got us back on the road for a fair price. Love this place! Thanks to Gary and the crew at Encinitas Aloha Auto Repair we made it back to Arizona. Highly recommend.Mahalo iã oe

Our daughter was in a bind and took her car here. Gary took advantage of our young daughter.1 he parked the car on the street where it was totaled.2 he called my daughter told her the car was ready, charged her close the 500, she paid and then was informed the car was totaled.3 when I called he was extremely rude and stated he had no choice he couldn’t leave her Ford Focus parked where he keeps his better cars like a BMW and to call a lawyer4 once we had It towed back home our family mechanic looked at it and said repairs were never madeWe were fortunate enough that the guy who hit the car left a note and asked not to go through insurance (once he found out I had contacted a lawyer to go after Aloha). The honest man paid my daughter a pretty penny for the car. Gary refuses to pay our daughter back the 500 for services never rendered. He probably thought since it was totaled we would never knowWe have honored the other mans request to keep the totaled car out of dispute and 500 isn’t worth the stress of small claims court for our family right now.So I have taken to social media and agencies to file complaints to warn others. If you drive a regular car and are a young female stay away from this company and dishonest Gary! If you care about honest business in your city choose another business.

So glad I found them. So nice, he even put on new wiper blades at no charge. Long time happy customer

Best mechanic! Oil changes are the best here. Quick, reliable, and affordable. The owner Gary is honest, professional, and a no-BS type of guy. His team always gets my car in and out super quickly. First time I told him my car model and make, he told me the different options for oil changes and helped me save money. Because of its excellent service and positive reviews, Aloha is always very busy. I recommend calling ahead of time to make an appointment because they get lots of customers.Location is very convenient: right off the Pacific Coast Highway 101. Make sure you dont miss it because it is difficult to see from the street. Lobby area has plenty of magazines and even a legit massage chair. I spent my entire time waiting for my oil change while getting a 5 star massage. Theres also restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance and the beach is only about 15 minutes away if you want to take a stroll.Overall, the prices here are unbeatable. Gary and his team at Aloha are the best. Dont waste your time or money going anywhere else!

We bought a new 2002 Camry and have maintained it and have all the service records. Around 5 years ago the transmission started to have issues and we brought it to Aloha and they replaced the transmission for $3000+. A year ago it started to act up and kept slipping, it downshifted like Toyotas sudden acceleration issue, not safe for my daughter to drive anymore. I stopped by Aloho in Encinitas I was told the warranty is only good for a year. Were conservative drivers we use the car to get to work, market, school, it should have lasted longer. The AC still works, the engine is powerful, but the transmission is bad.We took it to a place in Oceanside and were quoted $4500 to replacethe transmission. Im expecting it wont pass smog -- cash for cars it is...I advise everyone to use care and caution when doing a major repair with such a limited warranty because at most shops especially the dealer when you replace an engine or a transmission it will last for the remaining life of the car.

While visiting Encinitas from Ventura County I was involved in a car accident. I needed to make sure that my car would be safe to drive back home the next day but I had a hard time finding an open auto shop on a Saturday. I pulled into Encinitas Aloha Auto Repair and Gary couldnt have been more helpful. He made time for me even though he was closing soon, checked to make sure the car was okay and strapped up the hanging bumper. And then refused to let me pay. It was so sweet and what I needed during that stressful time. I wish I lived in Encinitas so that I could give him my business, but I hope that you will give him yours.

Took me in last minute and fixed me up so I could drive to see family for the holidays. Straightforward, quick, simple, and trustworthy. Super nice guy who even gave me new wiper blades. Will definitely continue to go to his shop and recommend the one also on Black Mountain Road

Gary is the most trustworthy mechanic you will ever meet. He diagnosed a serious issue with one of my cars at no cost. He knew ahead of time that if the issue was what we both suspected, I would end up getting rid of it (not worth repairing). I highly recommend Encinitas Aloha to anyone looking for a auto shop they can trust.

Been going here since my first vehicle. Gary is the best in town

Great service! Gary is awesome!

I’ve been coming here for about 5 years and I’m always impressed. Gary is reliable, honest and incredibly efficient. The prices and service can’t be beat.

Definitely recommend. Its tough to find a good honest mechanic these days. I was super happy with the service I received here. Seemed honest and the prices were better than anywhere else I checked. Quick work and seems to be of good quality.

Gary is so honest & helpful! We wouldn’t take our car anywhere else!

Very trustworthy. Super nice guy. Water pump went out on my daughter car. Gary fixed it and was the cheapest in town. He is my new mechanic.

Excellent, as always. Great service, good value

Out of town, needed service, saw star rating and took vehicle in. It was on a Sat at 830am. I knew I needed brakes and maybe new rotors. Gary said he needed to look at it and call me back. Thinking he was gonna tell me extra repairs was gonna be needed, but called me back in a timely matter and told me what needed to be done. Of course what I thought it was. And also he let ke know that I eventually need to do my rear brakes. Very professional and courteous. Highly recommended this shop. Thanks Gary.

Pricey repairs and questionable add on repairs but they both do repairs and smog for older cars like mine that may not pass first time. Nice people, good CSR.

I have been taking our two cars to Gary for maintenance and some other minor issues since we moved here 4 years ago. The dealer wanted $700 for the 60,000 miles inspection of our Subaru Forester. Gary did it for $147! He doesnt do work if you dont need it. Hes conscientious, friendly, and honest: all the traits I look for in a mechanic. Last time I came in for an oil change, he replaced a burned out tail light for free just because he noticed it was out. The dealer wanted $40 for this!

Gary at Aloha auto repair is awesome! He’s fair and does an amazing job. I would recommend this business any day.

The owner, Gary, is a great guy. Fair prices and very trustworthy. Highly recommended.

So happy I found out about this repair shop. they treat you right and they are fair and honest very hard to find in this kind of business I highly recommend aloha.

Gary is a great guy. Honest and pleasant demeanor. Trustworthy. I highly recommend them.

Gary is really awesome man. God send. Great customer service. I came to him recommended by Towing Unlimited when my car stoped on high way. Not knowing anything wrong or knowing anyone in Encinitas. He took me to Gary. He gave me a rough that could be wrong, fixed that called me in few hours explained to me that when my car overheated I blew a head gasket. He said he need a few days, and gave me a great price. Including fixing other things that could cause me problems down road.Never had problem with my car before, so I am greatful to have found Gary.:)

Got an oil change, great service!

You can trust Gary and John and the guys of Encinitas Aloha with your car and your wallet! They are the best. 💟

I was on vacation in San Diego and my Tahoe started leaking water from the water pump. I called different shops and since it was Memorial day, they were closed or were very expensive. Aloha auto repair repaired my Tahoe the same day and for a very good price.

Great service- Great place for car repairs-

Helped me in a pinch . I trust them after just one quick visit!

You cant do better!!! They are amazing and you get to support a local business!!

Quick service, helpful and friendly employees. Great experience.

Quick and Friendly Auto Repair. Gary is a fine mechanic