Carefree Auto Repair & Smog Check

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  Heather Bauer
a month ago
Marvin was the best! Took my car in for a smog test and actually explained what he was doing to me which was great! Will bring my car back if I need repairs, he does it all!

  Bezawit Asamere
a month ago
I had a great expirence at this place. I went for smog and and told me what maintenance my car needs. He went above and beyond and explained everything he did and it was great. The price is fair.

  Duding Around
3 weeks ago
Marvin is very nice and professional. Gave me good advice and I m looking back to having him take care of my other truck.

  Hypotenuse less
3 weeks ago
Service was great. Called last minute for a smog check and was accommodated promptly and graciously. Fair pricing, quick service, and Marvin was very welcoming and helpful.

  Karen Wilkins
2 months ago
Excellent Service!!! This shop took me as a walk in for a Smog Check and an auto repair on 2 separate occasions. Very professional, knowledgeable and delivered timely service each time. Highly recommended for your Smog check or routine vehicle repair work.

  Leiya
10 months ago
Marvin is a communicative, honest, and reliable mechanic! I brought in my 12-year old car with 180,000+ miles so I knew that there would be complications but Marvin worked with me, assessed the car on the day I brought it in, and it was ready to go the very next day! He even gave feedback for other things that needed attention but wasn't pushy about getting it all done right away. Thanks Marvin!!Service: Smog certification

  Anjan Subedi
a year ago
Marvin is great mechanic. His 20 year experience into car repair business brings great ability to quickly diagnose car issues. Whether it's car brake issue , alignment, tires, etc you will find yourself in great care with his repair shop. I have visited this repair shop multiple times now & fully satisfied with service I have received.I highly recommend anyone looking for car brakes , alignment with low cost options for visit this car repair place.

  Julie Knowles
6 months ago
Such a great experience here! Marvin was extremely helpful and kind. He walked me through the work that needed to be done, and answered all of my questions in detail. Couldn't have had a better experience. Thank you!!Service: Smog certificationService: Smog certification

  Ella Markus
10 months ago
Marvin is absolutely wonderful! He goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are in the know of what s going on with their car! Overall, great experience!

  Max Aboudarham
a month ago
Been in San Diego for 2 years and have been searching and searching for an honest and reliable mechanic. Finally found the one!

  Samuel Jones
a month ago
Marvin was very friendly and comported himself in a professional manner.

  Joseph Stokes
a year ago
Marvin is the best. He's professional, does excellent work, and his prices are fair and consistent. He cares about the upkeep of your vehicle.

  Amad Attisha
a year ago
I service my car with Walton from Carefree Auto Repair. I have to confess he is the most honest mechanic I ve ever worked with. I highly recommend him for his workmanship on my vehicles and most importantly his honesty.

  Brandon Harris
4 years ago
Marvin is a top notch guy, he has done extensive work on my Nissan Truck and has her purring like a kitten every time. I don t know where I would be without his advise and expertise. His prices are fair and he is honest about what your vehicle needs. Cannot recommend another shop more!!

  Nicholas Portoni
a year ago
Marvin and Carefree Auto are great. Diagnosed the issue with my car and went above and beyond to get the job done in a timely manner. Would definitely come back again.Service: Emissions testingService: Emissions testing

  Kathy Mider
2 years ago
I needed brakes rotors as well as a couple other things. I took my car in late afternoon not aware that i needed an appointment as Marvin the owner is very busy. When i told him i needed it done that day he was kind enough to push my car through. Not only did he do an excellent job he did a couple things he noticed at no extra charge. When i picked my car up he had before and after pics of repairs showed me the old parts and explained in detail the work he had done. I am very impressed at his attenrion to detail and pride in a job well done. I will continue taking my car to Carefree and Marvin from now on. Quality of workmanship on top of honesty and integrity are arent easy to find. Im glad i found a mechanic who has all those qualities and more. Thank you so much.

  Devon Brown
4 years ago
Been going to Marvin for the past 3 years for any and all auto repairs. He does an excellent job and always keeps me informed of the necessary repairs and associated costs. Would highly recommend. His pricing is fair and consistent and he is extremely friendly and passionate about his work. He ll make sure you re up and running in no time.

  Luke Cunningham
4 years ago
Love this place!Every time I have to go to the shop I always get pretty nervous because the a lot of guys that work at shops seem to take advantage of those that don t have good knowledge of cars. Marvin, the shop owner, is really understanding and fair. I have taken two cars to him now and he helped me get back on the road sooner than I would have at other shops. He would normally take me the same day that I called. Amazing customer service. Highly recommend especially for those of you that drive older-ish cars.Can t do more than 5 stars but I would if I could!

  Israel Castro
5 years ago
Marvin has done a great job working on my vehicle, he is a very knowledgeable and professional person, he genuinely cares about his customers, keeps detailed records on things hes done to your car, he takes the time to show you the repairs, calls you on the phone to follow up after and overall a great hard working guy. Recommended for sure.

  DANIELLE TERRY
6 years ago
Marvin was so nice and funny! He walked up all smiles and got a great vibe! Best price quote for what I needed done! Clean shop! Clean waiting area! Definitely will be back if I need anything else done on my car!

  Hunter Kaucher
3 years ago
Marvin has been working on my Mercedes-Benz C300 4MATIC for the past year. I have gone to him for my 50,000 mile service, Synthetic Motor Oil Replacement, Oil filter replacement, All fluid level checks and corrections,Tire inflation check and correction,Cabin Dust/Combination, Filter Replacement, and Brake Fluid Exchange. He really cares about his work and it shows. After every service he takes the time to show me the old filters and oil, it's always a nice feeling to see that gunk out of your car. He is a genuine guy with fair pricing, I trust him with all my car work and will continue going to his shop! Great job Marvin!

  abdullah maarafi
7 years ago
For my 60k service for my Altima, Marvin explained the regular maintenance he is going to do. Also he did a thorough inspection to make sure my is in tip-top shape. He recommended replacing several parts and gave me a heads-up that I might need to replace the front breaks in the near future.Bottom line, Care Free Auto gave me the best price with professional service.

  Paige Dawson
7 years ago
Brought in my car for multiple issues after it overheated. Marvin was very nice and honest and took the time to walk me through everything and was very reasonable with pricing! I couldn't have had a better experience! I will without a doubt be coming back here if I ever need anything else fixed and couldn't recommend it more!!

  The One
3 years ago
that carefree smog did an excellent job on my son car. He has a 88 Honda Accord that didn't pass snog. My son and I spent over $300 somewhere else to get it fix and it still didn't pass smog. Finally I start to shop around and I came to Marlen Carefree Auto Repair & Smog I told him the car didn't pass smog and that we have already paid about $300. And it still didn't pass snog. He told me let me take a look at it. He look at my son's car he noticed a lot of things wrong with the car like the cord the belt timing was off and other stuff he told me it was going to cause couple of thousands dollars and I explain my situation to him and he listen to me and thanks to Carefree Auto Repair & Smog he save me a lot of money that from those thousands dollars that I was going to pay I end up paying few hundred bills. He work a lot on my son car and was able to fix and and pass the smog. If it wasn't for Marvin My son wouldn't have his first car up and running cause when he first bought it they ripped my son off but thanks to this good guy my son has his car and no problems at all ever since he fix it. I highly recommend carefree smog to anyone. My son and I are very pleased with the work he did and special the time he put to fix my son car. He knows he lost money but he was happy that he was able to help a widow single mother of 8 kids. Thank you carefree your my #1 .Service: Smog certification

  Jenah Hanson
11 years ago
Marvin was excellent! He fixed my car up quickly, he explained everything, he didn't over charge me, and he was honest when charging me for labor. I definitely recommend him for any car needs. He also fixes up broken cars and sells them!

  Tiffany Trader
a month ago
Five stars. Expedient smog check with friendly service.

  Cooper S
8 years ago
Marvin is extremely professional and knowledgable. He worked hard to fix my car the day I brought it in since I needed it fixed promptly because of a work issue emergency. He had my car running great (he even worked thru lunch for me) and really put me at ease. Since moving to the SDSU college area this year, Marvin at Carefree Auto Repair on El Cajon Blvd right by the Ralph's on Montezuma has consistently repaired my car and tuned it up to peak performance every time I visit there.

  Teuvo Orjala
13 years ago
Care free auto worked on my bmw. Marvin is a very straight forward honest guy. He gave me a fair price and explained every step along the way. Personally I just really appreciated his approach to getting my car fixed, it was very one on one. Great Job!! Ill be back if need be.Teuvo Orjala

  Zenas David Del Rosario
3 years ago
I ve been taking my 07 Ford Ranger here for years. Marvin (owner and mechanic) is knowledgeable in his work, fair with his prices, and works diligently to ensure your vehicle is safely repaired.

  Jonathan Gilde
a year ago
Appreciate Marvin! I've taken multiple cars to him, and he's always been very helpful, professional, and trustworthy.