Chances are if your vehicle is in need of repair or scheduled maintenance, this simple outcome is what you're looking for. Though it shouldn't be so hard, finding reputable, fair-priced auto repair can be a real test of endurance and patience. With so many car repair shops competing for your business, where should you go for repair and regular maintenance of your car, truck or SUV?
Headquartered in downtown San Diego for more than 55+ years, Griffin's Auto Repair wants to roll out the symbolic red carpet to welcome you to its shop. At Griffin's Auto Repair, our business has withstood the test of more than 6 decades - that's 11 presidents - by holding true to our value of treating our customers like family.
Headquartered in downtown San Diego for more than 55+ years, Griffin's Auto Repair wants to roll out the symbolic red carpet to welcome you to its shop. At Griffin's Auto Repair, our business has withstood the test of more than 6 decades - that's 11 presidents - by holding true to our value of treating our customers like family.
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In San Diego, many auto repair shops have come and gone in the more than the 57 years that Griffin's Auto Repair has remained in its Little Italy location. And while car styles, designs, mechanics, and technologies have changed considerable from those early days, many other things have stayed the same.
If you are shopping around for fair-priced and done-right car repair services, look no further than Griffin's Auto Repair in the Little Italy district in downtown San Diego. Proud to offer top-notch complete automotive repair services from the same location for more than 55+ years, Griffin's Auto is known for its neighborly feel and treat-you-just-like-family reputation.
Hot sunny days in Southern California require a smooth-running air conditioner for your vehicle. Yet auto air conditioning repair can be pricy depending on where you go. At Griffin's, auto AC repair doesn't have to be expensive. You can have a comfortable car ride without a dent in your wallet with our top-rated automotive AC repair.
Luxury car amenities such as heated and cooled leather seats, rear cameras, LED lighting, and a car that parks itself are all nice to have. But car owners on a budget might forgo the talking car to save some money. While there's nothing wrong with trying to save a buck, brake repair and service is one area drivers should never be stingy with.
Reviews (24)
Gr X.
Dec 29, 2021
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Ryan C.
Dec 17, 2021
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I'm giving them a bad review because they recommended Dieter's down the street because they were too busy. I completely understand as I was a walk in and they couldn't see my car for the next couple days. My problem is that Dieter's is absolutely horrible who have no idea how to fix cars. They only recommend because they get a cut. Disgrace.
Odineth Arroyo
Dec 15, 2021
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I definitely recommend bringing your vehicle here, ever since i found Griffin's Auto Repair i haven’t even looked for another place to bring my bug, they’re so helpful, and very professional. I will still continue to bring my vehicles here even if i moved 3 hours away. Hands down the best shop I’ve ever been to.
Thank you guys, for fixing my bug
Thank you guys, for fixing my bug
Rhonda T.
Nov 29, 2021
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Randa Alrais
Nov 24, 2021
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I took my car for repair and Carlos did an amazing job replacing my alternator even when I treated him really rudely over the phone because I thought they did not fix it. I took my car to another mechanic to check the work, and they saw that the alternator was indeed fixed.
I really appreciate how respectable, professional, and level headed he was over the phone. I ended up calling him and apologizing for doubting their work ethic. Thank you again Carlos for bring the bigger person!
I really appreciate how respectable, professional, and level headed he was over the phone. I ended up calling him and apologizing for doubting their work ethic. Thank you again Carlos for bring the bigger person!
Christi M.
Nov 24, 2021
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I am traveling in an 87 Westfalia Synchro. I recently purchased the vehicle and this is my first trip in it. On my way through San Francisco, I had a shop do a detailed inspection, and when they didn't have time to fix everything on their list, I started looking for a shop in San Diego that could have finish the work before I travel over the border to Mexico. Wow, did I score! The team at Griffins is amazing! When I showed up, they had Jose verify the work the other shop had recommended. He gave me his honest assessment, and we did the critical items, but didn't bother with the
Dane
Nov 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
We had an amazing experience working with the team at Griffins Auto Repair. Carlos, Marcos, and Diego made us feel well taken care of and got our car fixed the same morning it arrived in their shop. No costly repairs or unnecessary up-charges, just honest and quick service. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Service:Â General repairs & maintenance
We had an amazing experience working with the team at Griffins Auto Repair. Carlos, Marcos, and Diego made us feel well taken care of and got our car fixed the same morning it arrived in their shop. No costly repairs or unnecessary up-charges, just honest and quick service. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Service:Â General repairs & maintenance
Donna G.
Nov 04, 2021
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Emily R.
Oct 25, 2021
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I had a minor issue with my windshield wiper fluid not spraying anymore. They flushed it out & checked the pump. After a day or two it wouldn't work again so I brought it back in. They did something similar & the same thing occurred-it stopped working again a day after they fixed it. They didn't charge me for the 2nd time. I brought it in a 3rd time and they tested the pump again and determined it was going bad. They were able to fix it that same day & offered a great discount given that I'd had it in for the same issue previously.
These guys are very efficient, very
These guys are very efficient, very
Cara Bongiorni
Sep 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
I couldn't be happier with the services I received from Griffin's Auto Repair. They were extremely professional and explained everything in detail to me on the phone with the prices. Highly recommend!
Services: Interior vacuuming, Electrical, General repairs & maintenance, Oil change
I couldn't be happier with the services I received from Griffin's Auto Repair. They were extremely professional and explained everything in detail to me on the phone with the prices. Highly recommend!
Services: Interior vacuuming, Electrical, General repairs & maintenance, Oil change
Matthew Mad Matt Walsh
Aug 17, 2021
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Gary M.
Jul 13, 2021
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Took my 2003 Eurovan here for an unexpected check engine light while traveling through San Diego. They got my vehicle in same day and it was ready to go the next day (after I threw in a transmission flush that I was planning to do anyways.) Happy with the experience and the fact that they have a technician who really knows VW vans!
AnaMarisa V.
Jul 05, 2021
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I highly recommend Griffin's Auto Repair shop. I was so happy with their quality work on my MINI Cooper, their timeliness and especially their pricing! I saved 75% by having my car repaired at Griffin's, rather than the MINI Dealership, who quoted me first.
After my car sat idle for 4 days at the Dealership, the service manager finally responded to my calls about my car's issue, and then they misdiagnosed the issue and quoted me a fortune to repair it. I am so happy that I shopped around and called Griffin's for a second opinion. I was able to speak with Carlos over the phone
After my car sat idle for 4 days at the Dealership, the service manager finally responded to my calls about my car's issue, and then they misdiagnosed the issue and quoted me a fortune to repair it. I am so happy that I shopped around and called Griffin's for a second opinion. I was able to speak with Carlos over the phone
Lori Perkins
Jun 30, 2021
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I cannot fully express my joy about the quality of care received at Griffins auto care. The entire team treats it's customer and their car as if it were their own! From the first contact with the mechanic and the service writer, I was made to feel confident about leaving my car in their capable hands. There wasn't any hidden fees or any work done without my written permission on the work order. 100%
Belt L.
May 10, 2021
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On December 02nd 2020 I brought my vehicle in for service to Griffin's Auto Repair.
- Griffin's Auto Repair's mechanic left a bolt inside my engine (as I was later informed by its unlicensed sub-contractor, to whom they assigned its repair - picture attached)
- I returned it & Griffin's Auto Repair promised its completion in 2 weeks
I've been waiting since
I returned my vehicle to Griffin's Auto Repair to fix their damage:
1. They sub-contacted my truck's repair to an out -of-business, unlicensed & uninsured man; sent my truck to this person&apos
- Griffin's Auto Repair's mechanic left a bolt inside my engine (as I was later informed by its unlicensed sub-contractor, to whom they assigned its repair - picture attached)
- I returned it & Griffin's Auto Repair promised its completion in 2 weeks
I've been waiting since
I returned my vehicle to Griffin's Auto Repair to fix their damage:
1. They sub-contacted my truck's repair to an out -of-business, unlicensed & uninsured man; sent my truck to this person&apos
Sheena S.
Apr 09, 2021
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Natalie G.
Mar 24, 2021
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I've been going to Griffin's for years because I have an old BMW that always has something wrong with it. Everyone at Griffin's is so great and helpful. I'm grateful I found a place where I trust they'll tell me what needs to get done and what can wait, and that they'll do a great job. They also always try to find the most cost effective solutions to any problem which I appreciate so much. I recently moved further away but still will only take my car to Griffin's for maintenance and repairs. They've helped me with repairing my air conditioning, fixing a broken
Cristina A.
Mar 19, 2021
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Highly recommend. My car was leaking & burning oil (Volkswagen so it's expected) and I took my car here hoping as a single gal I wouldn't get up sold and treated disrespectfully. They we PHENOMENAL! Super respectful, really professional. Fixed the leaking oil for $100 and let me know that burning oil is a normal thing for my car. My car also makes this really strange almost rattle like noise when it's on & they didn't try to coerce me to do/pay for anything else to be done. When you go to Griffin's, you get exactly what you ask for which I appreciate. They did fix
Lisa S.
Feb 15, 2021
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In the two years we've lived in Little Italy we have had Griffins Auto service, maintain and fix our cars multiple times.
They are always thorough, always generous with the explanations (I am someone that knows next to nothing related to cars), and they suffer through all my questions, graciously.
I worked with Carlos most recently, and the damage to my 11 year old car was found to need extensive repair. It was very stressful, because the cost was considerably more than expected. He sent us pictures, explained all that was needed and offered safe alternatives in the repair which was so appreciated
They are always thorough, always generous with the explanations (I am someone that knows next to nothing related to cars), and they suffer through all my questions, graciously.
I worked with Carlos most recently, and the damage to my 11 year old car was found to need extensive repair. It was very stressful, because the cost was considerably more than expected. He sent us pictures, explained all that was needed and offered safe alternatives in the repair which was so appreciated
Jaremy C.
Feb 04, 2021
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Took my car in about 6 months ago after it'd been sitting for over a year. They did NOT following my directions of draining all fluids, including DCT, rear differential, engine oil, brake fluid, and so on. It's sad I was recommended this place by AAA. They cleared my DME codes referencing emissions and didn't tell me which amazing the pump was bad, so they missed out on actual revenue.
Instead they did the bare minimum, which I am so thankful for the fact it made it from their shop to the actually BMW specific mechanic. If you go somewhere with a car sitting over a year in a high
Instead they did the bare minimum, which I am so thankful for the fact it made it from their shop to the actually BMW specific mechanic. If you go somewhere with a car sitting over a year in a high
J. V.
Dec 10, 2020
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Everyone at Griffins is amazing! I needed new roaders and brakes, they gave me the best deal. Also they completed the work in a day and cleaned it!
The measures they took to protect themselves from covid are very apparent too. I congratulate this team for adapting to 2020's challenges without compromising their customer service and highly recommend their work!
The measures they took to protect themselves from covid are very apparent too. I congratulate this team for adapting to 2020's challenges without compromising their customer service and highly recommend their work!
Todd Anderson
Oct 16, 2020
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I bought a new intake for my Mercedes GLC and unfortunately with the holidays didn't have enough time to do the install myself. I called around to a few shops and Griffin was hands down the most professional and helpful over the phone. They told me to come in the next day for a quick check to make sure they could get everything done, and sure enough they fit me in no problem. They finished earlier than they told me they would and the install was perfectly done. Very happy with the services and absolutely recommend. Professional, friendly, great follow up and no hidden prices as it was exactly what
Rob C.
Sep 02, 2020
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Cinna B.
Nov 10, 2018
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I definitely recommend Griffin's Auto Repair!
I pulled into work one day and noticed that I had lost a lot of antifreeze on the ground. This was a horrible experience. After trying to find the leak myself, I gave up and called AAA to come tow my SUV to a nearby auto repair shop. AAA recommended Griffin's and I always trust AAA. Now I also trust Griffin's.
I ended up driving to Griffin's and getting there right at closing time. The guys helped me even though they were ready to go home. I brought my SUV in on a Tuesday evening at closing time and got it back by Friday. I
I pulled into work one day and noticed that I had lost a lot of antifreeze on the ground. This was a horrible experience. After trying to find the leak myself, I gave up and called AAA to come tow my SUV to a nearby auto repair shop. AAA recommended Griffin's and I always trust AAA. Now I also trust Griffin's.
I ended up driving to Griffin's and getting there right at closing time. The guys helped me even though they were ready to go home. I brought my SUV in on a Tuesday evening at closing time and got it back by Friday. I
