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We are an ASE Certified auto service & repair center located in the beautiful French Valley area of Winchester, California. We provide bumper to bumper service, maintenance and repair on foreign and domestic autos and trucks. We have served our community for over 35 years and we are conveniently located only 10 minutes from four major cities in Southern California, including Temecula, Murrieta, French Valley, Winchester, and Menifee.
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I have known Mike Smith for several decades, when his children were preschool age, and there is no one I trust more than him with my vehicles, but much more than that, he is a man of the highest integrity and an inspiration to those around him. Auto service at MIKAR INC is always the best overall experience.
Reviews (28)
Kenneth Waters
Kenneth Waters
Dec 16, 2021
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Mike and Karen are the sweetest couple! Very honest and trustworthy shop. Very happy to support "Mom and Pop" America!
Alex Palacios
Alex Palacios
Oct 21, 2021
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Amazing service.
Mike & Keren are the owners and they understand your vehicle concerns. Their prices are very reasonable and their service meet the customer needs.
I've taken my three cars to six different mechanics and non meet my needs. Thank God I found Mikar Inc.
Zac Bowman
Zac Bowman
Sep 19, 2021
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Anytime you go to a mechanic it’s usually iffy on if you can trust them. I say with 100% confidence you can trust Mikar. Very good mechanics. They will always call if there is something extra. They won’t push you to do it, only if you want to. They give sound advise and truly treat you like family. I absolutely love having a mechanic that I trust. I highly recommend you use them.
Kirstin M.
Kirstin M.
Jun 10, 2021
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I LOVE this place so friendly and easy to work with great service and pricing also.
Larry F.
Larry F.
Oct 07, 2020
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These people are phenomenal!! Our 2016 Honda Pilot would not start this AM, with what turned out to be a 4 year old dead battery. After 2 hours on a charger I was able to start it, called Karen at MIKAR, who said bring right over. Mike determined battery was the problem, put a new one in, changed oil, and rotated tires while there, and had me back on the road shortly. My total bill was MUCH less than expected. Mike, Karen and staff are wonderful, caring people. Highly recommend and will continue to have my all of my service work performed there.
Roberto Hernandez
Roberto Hernandez
Aug 21, 2020
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Great service!! They were very good from the first time I called to the last day my car was there. Communication was good as well. I just moved to the French Valley area so I was looking for a new reliable mechanic and I really did hit the jackpot pot with them. Price wise they are very reasonable and don't try to sell you parts you don't need. They ended up doing more things to my car and it was less then my original quote.
Nick C.
Nick C.
Jul 31, 2020
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We had the BEST experience at MIKAR! Fair prices, great service, honest work and the NICEST PEOPLE! We have recommended many to MIKAR and all satisfied customers!!
Alvin S.
Alvin S.
May 30, 2020
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My 2003 Ford F-150 had an exhaust leak that needed to be repaired badly and I didn't know who to call. Through a business transaction I was referred to Mikar Inc. After contacting them, I was pleasantly surprised at how friendly they were. From the first conversation with them, I new I could totally trust them. Then it was amazing when they gave me the estimate. It was half the price of what everyone else quoted me. Once my truck was fixed I new it was fixed right. Mike went above and beyond what was needed. He is a great mechanic with 54 years of experience. He definitely knows his stuff
Sasha Wellbrock
Sasha Wellbrock
Dec 29, 2019
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This is a very honest place. The mechanic is great! He will call you and notify you about everything before you get charged. If you are looking for a trustworthy mechanic that knows what he is doing, go here. I recommend this place to all my friends and family.
Jess Heyman
Jess Heyman
Nov 24, 2019
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New to the community and came across this hidden gem! Owner met me as I parked and was so friendly and kind explaining exactly what we had spoken about on the phone. I was even given the the option of after hours drop-off! How convenient! Did I mention as I’m walking up one customer behind me has been taking his vehicles here for over 20 years??? Good sign! Then as I leave I hear Mike kindly letting his next customer know they replaced their windshield wipers since the ones currently on the vehicle looked aged. Amazing! I feel 100% comfortable that I picked the right spot! Nothing feels better
Morgan Hasseler
Morgan Hasseler
Oct 17, 2019
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I was nervous about trying a new place to fix my car! I had bad experiences in the past. Mike and Karen were very nice and explained everything before charging me. I’m definitely going back to them and I trust them to be honest with me, which is hard to come by in this industry.
Kevin Tisdale
Kevin Tisdale
Aug 08, 2019
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Mike and the staff at Mikar are fantastic. I always struggle to find a mechanic I feel I can trust but after a friend's recommendation and just one visit, I felt very comfortable. I just had my oil changed and I had my car back in just a few hours, it was less expensive than most of the 'quick' oil change places around town and the customer service was great. If you're looking for a good mechanic shop, do yourself a favor and head over to Mikar.
Rob D.
Rob D.
Jul 09, 2019
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MIKAR saved me from myself! In reality I bit off more than I could chew when attempting to repair a rear main seal leak on my vehicle; a friend recommended I contact MIKAR to help, and help they did. Everyone at MIKAR was extremely polite and attentive, and most importantly the vehicle is back in great running shape; the cost was 1/2 of what the local dealers wanted for the same job.

I will definitely be taking all future vehicle repair or maintenance work (that I can't or shouldn't do) to MIKAR without hesitation.
Megan O.
Megan O.
Dec 14, 2018
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We heard about Mike through multiple different friends so we decided to try out Mikar. We are so so so glad we did because it has been the best car service we've had! Mike is great, so sweet and trustworthy. He won't sell you on something you won't need. Dealerships quoted me $800 for car maintenance and Mike gave us an honest estimate. They even followed up sending us a sweet card afterwards. It's such a relief having an honest and trustworthy car mechanic. We'll definitely be life customers!
Caroline C.
Caroline C.
Nov 26, 2018
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I have known Mike Smith since about 1978 - 40 years!!
As far as my husband Marty and I are concerned there is no other auto mechanic that comes close to having Mike's knowledge, trustworthiness and honesty! We have always taken our older Lexus and Dodge truck there.
We bought a new Subaru Outback in 2017 from the local dealer in Temecula. We had free service up to 30,000 miles so of course we took it there. The first service which was not covered I called them to ask "how much for a routine 30,000 mile service". Answer was " $471.01 for tire rotation, oil change/filter, check
R. Joseph Herrera
R. Joseph Herrera
Oct 28, 2018
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Trustworth, honest, professional, and reliable. I've been bringing my cars to Mike since I moved to the area in 2013. He came highly recommend and I highly recommend Mikar to you.
Lauren P.
Lauren P.
Oct 01, 2018
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Mike is a great and honest guy. His business is ran very professionally. All his staff is very friendly. Highly recommend.
Leo B.
Leo B.
Sep 05, 2018
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The best experience ever at a repair shop. Took my Sprinter in for some electrical repairs cause by rodents and they had me out the same day at a great price. I will not take my cars anywhere else.
Jen D.
Jen D.
Aug 22, 2018
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The most Honest auto mechanic in Temecula! He has worked on our Honda Pilot, Toyota Corolla and Chevrolet Silverado multiple times now. He takes his time and listens to everything you ask him to fix on your vehicle. He doesn't over charge. He has extremely fair pricing for the work / hours he puts in.
We trust him with our family vehicles!
Sincerely,
The Davis Family
G. D.
G. D.
Jul 14, 2018
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Brought in a 2003 Lexus RX-330 that I thought was having alternator issues. Shop assessed it was just a low battery. I opted to just have them replace it which was done quickly.

I'm very glad to have found a mechanic literally down the street from my house that can trust to make an honest call. Prices we're reasonable, communications [call, texts] with them were great!

Highly recommended.
Chris Smith
Chris Smith
Jan 17, 2018
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This shop is horrible. I should have known not to go here when I realized the shop is actually just a house. The mechanic is not at all knowledgable and has no idea what he is doing. The prices are more than any other comparable auto shop and the secretary, Karen is extremely rude and aggressive. Worst experience ever and after hundreds of dollars spent I still had to take my car to a real mechanic to get fixed. Do not bring your car here.
Chris R.
Chris R.
Aug 18, 2017
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I just found these guys last week and I'm so glad I did! I can't remember ever having such a great experience with a auto repair shop! They are a family owned/run business and treat you like a friend from the moment you walk in. They are only about a mile from my home and after my first visit, I don't see a reason to take my vehicles anywhere else. Thanks Mike, I'll definitely be back!
Dave R.
Dave R.
Jun 29, 2017
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We have gone to Mikar for years. Excellent service with high integrity and competitive prices. I take my vehicles there for both major repairs and ongoing maintenance. This week I took my truck to Mikar for several issues and it came back completely repaired at a great price.
Sue C.
Sue C.
May 16, 2017
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Best Mechanics EVER!!! We have used them for years. A good mechanic is like having a good doctor you trust and Mike and his crew are just that. His prices are competitive if not better than the competition and his integrity is off the charts. Wouldn't trust my vehicle with anyone else. Even when we moved from the area to Ventura we made sure to plan our time to be able to bring our car to Mike.
Loren M.
Loren M.
May 10, 2017
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The owner charged my dad $644 out- the-door for an alternator replacement. I thought it was a bit pricey so I asked him how long it took him. He became defensive agressive and rude probably because he just called out on overcharging my senior citizen dad. I figured maybe there was some major removals for this particular vehicle. I can change most in under 2 hours and I'm not a professional so I looked online to find the range for that vehicle. $212-$486 parts and labor, no tax uncluded. Of course he wanted to put in "top-of the-line" parts... and charge $100/hr shop rate, so he
Melissa S.
Melissa S.
Feb 24, 2017
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Mikar is the best! It is refreshing to find an honest mechanic & that is what Mike is. I would recommend Mikar for anyone who needs a mechanic who will let you know what is going on, gets the job done quickly and doesn't try to gouge you for unnecessary repairs.
Scott M.
Scott M.
Dec 16, 2016
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I would give them less then 1 star! I took my car there in which I paid them to change out the belt tensioner. Well the car belt continued to squeak they said it ruined the new belt. Well took it to a shop because I couldnt take it anymore and guess what it was never replaced. Stay away they charge and dont fix!
Rawhide W.
Rawhide W.
Jul 17, 2015
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Independent automotive repair.
Very thorough dealer style service without the dealer pricing. Personable, friendly and trustworthy staff.

Truly one of the best repair facilities in the area.

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