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Stress-Free Auto Care
- Auto Repair
- San Diego, CA
About this business
Location details
4546 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA, 92120, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
New ownership, but the quality care and service remains. I was impressed with my most recent service and look forward to recommending them to others in need of a good auto shop.
Business response:
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that the quality care and service you’ve come to trust has remained strong under the new ownership. Your kind words and plan to recommend us to others mean the world to us! We’re here anytime you need us—have a fantastic Stress-Free day!
Stress Free auto care was exactly that. Helpful. Caring. Proactive. Communicative. In a trying time for me they were very understanding and accommodative. Thank you Stress Free!
Business response:
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that we’ve been a great partner in your car repair journey. Communication, flexibility, reliability, and courtesy are exactly what we strive for, so it’s amazing to know we’ve delivered on that for you. We’ll always be here to keep things as Stress-Free as possible. Have a wonderful day!
last I was their for my oil change appointment for my Nissan truck, I was in at 8:30am and was out within an hour. I love the service that i was out in no time and explain to me some recommended future service. you will love this sop for your car services and fixing.
Business response:
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad we could get your oil change done quickly and efficiently while still taking the time to explain the recommended future services for your Nissan truck. It’s awesome to hear you loved the service, and we truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We’ll be here whenever you need us next. Have a wonderful Stress-Free day!
Matt and his team are awesome. I have been getting my vehicles serviced at his shop for several years now and could not be happier. His prices are fair and the work is excellent. I recently was trying to sell one of my vehicles and being familiar with that vehicle, Matt suggested that the vehicle would be a great candidate for auction at bringatrailer.com. I did just that and sold it easier and for thousands more than I had originally hoped to sell it for! What other shop would even care enough to give out that kind of ad... read more
I have taken my vehicle here 3 times so far and the service is fantastic. I dealt mainly with Ryan but all the staff there is very friendly. They are always very clear and upfront with the kind of work my vehicle needs and they have never pressured me into doing something to my car that I don't want done. Pricing is fair and they work quickly to get the job done. If you're looking for a trustworthy mechanic, Allied Gardens Automotive is the place to go.
I called ahead for an oil change and was asked for the year, make, and model of my truck. I was told the price was normally $130, but that a coupon would bring it down to $79. When I arrived, I was then told my truck required more oil and the price would actually be $97. That felt like a bait and switch. The staff was friendly, but this experience made it hard to trust them, so I won't be returning for future service.
I want to give negative stars. If you're a woman do not bring your car here. I brought my Subaru in to this shop to diagnose a leak, and they took advantage of me to the max. Let me start off by saying I started noticing a bit harder idle. Its at 119,000 miles and I've gotten the oil changes every 3,000 to 6,000 miles depending on how long or hard it was driven. I check the oil and level every other fill up and never noticed any coolant in my engine, never got a light, never overheated - regularly check my levels. They talk... read more
Business response:
We’re sorry this experience was frustrating. However, several statements in this review do not accurately reflect what was documented and discussed during the visit in May of 2025. Upon inspection, oil was visibly present in the cooling system, which was confirmed during pressure testing. The coolant hoses were found to be out of specification and expanding under pressure, which is why replacement was recommended and authorized. After replacement, the cooling system held pressure as designed. Multiple diagnostic tests were p... read more
I made an appointment through the corporate phone number. I asked for a spark plug change. I was told the cost is usually $350 but they were running a special of$50 off. l was told my car would be serviced by an experienced mechanic and that it should take about two hours. When I got there I was told the cost would be over $500. They finally came down to $427.77. Since I had already taken the time off, I agreed to go ahead. After four hours, was told it was taking so long because a trainee was doing the work. When they fin... read more
Business response:
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for any frustration and appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few points regarding your visit. The initial estimate provided by our remote scheduling team was based on limited vehicle information and assumed a 4-cylinder engine. Once your vehicle was inspected in person, it was confirmed to be a 6-cylinder, which requires significantly more labor (approximately four hours versus under one hour). Based on the correct vehicle configuration, the total cost of the repair would normally ... read more
I didn't use them because their estimate for an alternator replacement was way too high and they wanted $100 extra for a diagnostic . And if I didn't get the diagnostic it would void their warrantee. No Way Jose
Business response:
Thank you for your feedback. We don’t see a record of a completed visit associated with this review, but we’d like to clarify our policy. We provide a 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty on our repairs. To stand behind that warranty, we do require performing a diagnostic to confirm the root cause of the issue before replacing parts such as an alternator. Without properly diagnosing the vehicle, we cannot guarantee that a repair will resolve the problem, which is why warranty coverage would not apply if a diagnostic is declined. ... read more
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How is Stress-Free Auto Care rated?
Stress-Free Auto Care has a 4.7 star rating with 468 reviews.
When is Stress-Free Auto Care open?
Stress-Free Auto Care is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.