Reviews

They always take great care of me and my car. They take the time to explain thing to me with out making me feel stupid. The prices are fair. Being a woman that is comforting that I am not being taken advantage of. That is why I have been going to them for about 10 years. I also can feel comfortable referring my family and friends. Thank you Rich and his team.

★★★★★
Rachel P. | 7/11/2025

My coworker recommended Rich for his genuine honesty & has the best prices in town. I had to unexpectedly get a whole new alternator & intake gasket replacement for my 2021 Nissan Sentra. The Nissan dealership wanted a ridiculous price and Rich came through with fast service & an absolute killer price! My car is in top tier shape now because of him and his crew. They really are A Better Auto Repair! I appreciate it so much!

★★★★★
Veronica C. | 5/19/2025

I've been a repeat customer dating back to the old location in Carlsbad. Rich has been trustworthy, accurate in his diagnosis, and consistently fair with his pricing. On my last repair he stayed after hours to accommodate my schedule, and charged me less than originally estimated. Thank you, Rich! I'm very appreciative.

★★★★★
Mel W. | 2/6/2025

A better automotive is where i recently had my tesla model X front and rear rotors and brake shoes replaced, as they were honest, efficient and more affordable than competitors. I will return if I have a need and I highly recommend to others.

★★★★★
Royal S.

Very friendly from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out! Job well done and in a timely manner!!!

Angel is the person who did the oil change on our vehicle, very friendly and respectful he answered all my questions! Very knowledgeable guy!

★★★★★
Gabby L.

Rich and the staff at a Better Auto Repair have done a great job with our repair needs, getting things done quickly and at a fair price, saving us money. As an example, I recently brought in a car that the dealer said needed the brake pads replaced, and Rich showed us there was still plenty of wear left on the pads. I feel like many other shops would just take the money, but he was honest with us, which means a lot these days.

★★★★★

David R.

good service

★★★★★

Mike | 1/22/2025

Great fast service. This shop fixed something on my corvette that other shops were giving me the run around over. Good price, good job. Thank you guys.

★★★★★
Robert O.

Rich always gives fair prices and is extremely honest, not your typical predatory car shop!

★★★★★
Tyler D. | 1/22/2025

My coworker recommended Rich for his genuine honesty & has the best prices in town. I had to unexpectedly get a whole new alternator & intake gasket replacement for my 2021 Nissan Sentra. The Nissan dealership wanted a ridiculous price and Rich came through with fast service & an absolute killer price! My car is in top tier shape now because of him and his crew. They really are A Better Auto Repair! I appreciate it so much!

★★★★★

Veronica Christa F.

I’m new to Oceanside and was lucky to find this shop. Rich is a true, honorable man who didn’t take advantage and gave me honest service at a fair price. On top of that, he supports the youth by sponsoring local schools. Super nice guy and I’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you so much!!!

★★★★★
Zion G.

After hesitation (what single female doesn’t get extremely nervous going to the mechanics) and some research after bringing in my van for an AC issue, I went ahead and let Rich and his crew fix my AC on my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and I’m SO happy I did. The price was reasonable, the turn around was same-day, and the AC is working fantastic. This will be my go-to mechanic from here on out! Thanks guys!!

★★★★★
Sydney E.

A Better Auto Repair lives up to the name! Honest, reliable, and great customer service. They make the whole experience easy and stress-free.

★★★★★

Alexis S.

Rich provided a competitive estimate along with prompt service & turn around. He was successful at performing the repair to A/C blend actuator without going through the nightmare of removing & reinstalling the dash panel. Other shops did not even consider the optional repair.

★★★★★
Kevin J.

I had my A/C hose replaced and it recharged and I’m so happy I went with this shop. Rich was very helpful and pleasant to work with and the prices were very reasonable. They got my car done quickly and I was able to pick it up later that same day. Will definitely come back!

★★★★★
Teilor H.