Superior Automotive Repair in Chula Vista
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Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, US
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Site: http://superiorautomotiverepair....
- Monday:8AM–5PM
- Tuesday:8AM–5PM
- Wednesday:8AM–5PM
- Thursday:8AM–5PM
- Friday:8AM–5PM
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
out: 12:00 PM
No pets
No parties
Smoking allowed
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After 5 days, cancellation costs a 5% Fee
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I have been taking my vehicles to Sam at Superior for over 30 years. NEVER, have I ever been concerned about being overcharged or work being done unnecessarily. I most recently had my 2007 Civic in his shop for a minor smog issue. The problem was taken care of promptly and efficiently.I will continue to take my vehicles exclusively to Sam at Superior Automotive.Jim Rolstad
Sam at Superior has worked on 3 of my familys cars. I use to use Teds Garage but there service in the office has gone down terribly and they are not easy to work with.Sam and his team are honest and fix what needs to be fixed and make true recommendations as to future maintenance that may be needed. Pricing is similar to Teds but front office is way better and all work is done right.Will be staying with Sam and his team!!!
I rarely get excited about a repair shop, but I am so glad I went to Superior. They made me love my VW all over again and I will be using them for ALL my vehicles in the future. They listened to my concerns, were really professional and didnt try to upsell me at any time.
Sam is awesome. If you are having problems with your vehicle Sam and his crew will do their very best to help you. What I appreciate the most is the honesty and if they are not able to help they will let you know up front. Definitely a trust worthy mechanic that is worth the time and money !
So I had my clutch replaced less than a year ago by these guys and I left on deployment, came back and started having trouble with the clutch not wanting to engage properly so I took it back to them to check it out. The slave cylinder had a small leak in it and because it was still under warranty they went ahead and fixed the whole thing free of charge. They did it quickly, efficiently, and were very professional. Both times Ive been at this shop I feel like the owner, Sam, and all of his employees really care to give you the best quality product that they can. Id recommend this shop to anyone.
The workers here are amazing and knowledgeable! I’m lucky I found them while I was staying at a air b n b near by. They worked on my Audi A4 for a battery replacement and told me about items that needed to be taken care of ASAP that my other automotive repair didn’t mention to me! My transmission service!I have been through the dealership and European specialty auto repair shops and I will now do all of my services here with Sam and his team. Do not hesitate to take your car to these people they know what they are doing and they do not take advantage of you.
Sam at Superior has been my mechanic for about 10 years, I would not take my car any place else.Linda BrownI love Superior Automotive repair, they make sure my 10 year car stays in good shape,they always let me know when something needs to be done.THANK YOU THANK YOU SUPERIOR FOR BEING SUPERIOR IN ALL THAT YOU DO.My.car knows no other mechanic and never will. Sam always gives me a list of what might need to be done at a later time. Whenever I am going out of town I take my car to him and he fixes what ever he thinks my car needs so that i will be safe on my trip. THANK YOU AGAIN SUPERIOR
A co-worker referred me to Superior Automotive several months ago and I finally called last week to see if they could do some work on my 1966 Ford Mustang. Steven answered the phone and told me they could do the work and I was welcome to bring my car in anytime.My first issue with my Mustang was a broken clutch linkage. I had a few more minor things that I wanted to do as well and explained this to Steven and Sam. They ensured me they could do the work. Im not the most mechanically inclined individual so I figured the clutch alone would cost me a pretty penny.Two hours after I had dropped off my mustang, Sam called me and said the clutch was fixed. Sam explained that the clutch was an easy fix and once again ensured me that my car was in good hands. While on the phone, I asked him to do a few more things to my car while it was at the shop. I had already figured it would take several days to get my car back and I was in no hurry, so why not. Sam let me know he could do everything that I wanted except for one thing. Well, Sam actually said he could do it, but said it might be a little timely and he had somebody that he could refer me to.I received a call each day my mustang was in the shop by either Steven or Sam updating me on the progress of my car.When I went to pick up my mustang yesterday, I was not only shocked, but pleasantly surprised when I received my incoivce for the services I had completed. I had expected to pay 3 times the amount that I was charged and had budgeted that much just for the clutch.At different times, Steven and Sam both thanked me for allowing them to service my car. I appreciated the pleasantries, but I was the one truly thankful for the quality of work, cost of the work and the customer service I received.I truly feel I have found a mechanic/ shop that I trust and will continue to use them for all my automotive service needs.While I was on my way out, a service technician let me know that he felt the idle on my car was too high. I agreed with him and he said he would adjust it real quick and he did. The technician was very friendly and told me some things about my car that I didnt know. During our conversation, we found that we were both Veterans and had both spent some time in Iraq. Made me feel good that I could support a shop that hires and supports Veterans of our countys military.The drive home form Superior Automotive was the smoothest and quietest I had in my Mustang for a very long time.Thank you Sam, Steven and friendly Veteran automotive technician,.
Great service ! They saved our cross country trip. The a/c in my Buick died. After checking the reviews posted by customers of various repair shops, I chose Superior....I am so glad I did. They fixed it fast and it cost exactly what they had quoted on their inspection. My car now feels like January in Maine....thank you Marco, Brian, and Sam. I highly recommend this shop.
Sam has always been an up front and honest mechanic. Always tell you what is necessary or recommended and never pushes for anything to get done. He informs of situation of your vehicle and let’s you decide what you want to get done. Price is very fair for the work performed. Not over it under priced.I’ve never felt like I’m being “sold”. Honesty and mechanics is not something you hear in the same sentence much. But it certainly fits with Sam.
I have been looking for a mechanic/repair shop, since moving to San Diego County, that I could trust with my VW Van and I found it here at Superior Automotive! Sam, the owner, couldnt have been nicer and its evident how interested he is in providing great service to his customers. Its no wonder hes been in business for 30 years. All of the guys there are great and they take the time to answer any questions you may have. I can now trust my van will be taken care of properly and you cant put a price on that! I would definitely recommend Superior Automotive to anyone in need of an honest and trustworthy repair shop.
Best auto shop in San Diego. I live in the Bay Area, and always make sure to stop by when I’m down in SoCal. Sam and his team are all very honest, hardworking people, who get the job done! I’ve never, ever had an issue with any repairs, or estimates they’ve given me. They always do excellent work, and I leave the shop feeling safer in my car. I will be taking my vehicles here forever!
Don’t go here. They claimed to be very good with what they do? However took over 2 months, seems that they never touched the car unless I was there or calling. Caliper that THEY INSTALLED fell off while I was driving. Wheel bearing replaced and is already really bad not even a year later! labor done by them I paid them for all of this mind you. Lots of money for all of this to be done- after having someone do this work you wouldn’t really expect it to fall off from bolts not being tightened now would you? Don’t spend your money here! Take it toTHE PROFESSIONALS
Good customer service. I gave the owner (Sam) a list of items I wanted him to service, as well as 2 separate oil leaks. Within a few hours he got back to me with a list of items he checked. He went above and beyond when it came to my expectations. Belts, fluids, hoses, filters, and brakes were checked. He gave me a quote, and with my approval, gave him the green light to do the repairs. Very happy with Superior Automotive Repair
Superior Automotive Repair is my New Car Repair shop. You now have a new returning costumer for all my car repairs and maintenance needs.I was looking for a trustworthy shop with reasonable prices near home and work.I found Superior!Sam explained everything thoroughly that was required for my car needs, and things that needed to be done down the line.He was professional, nice, knowledgeable and I just had a sense that he and his team were trustworthy all around and cared for you and the car.To go the extra mile (literally and figuratively) Sam Drove me back to work since I dropped off my car during my lunch break. I mean what a great guy.Cars is now running smoothly without a stick to my gas pedal or acceleration on idle. Replaced my IAC valve. Cleaned the throttle body.Thank you Sam and Crew.
I am a former mechanic and have known Sam, the owner, for many, many years and have had nothing but positive experiences . My daughter, son, many friends and I have spent thousands of dollars at Superior. Sam has always been professional, polite, patient and proficient. The services are often somewhat costly but you get what you pay for. I just bought another car and Superior will be responsible for keeping it on the road for me going forward. Sam is a skilled and knowledgeable technician and owner who also manages to find the time to be the wonderful , caring father of a beautiful and talented softball playing daughter in college. I highly recommend Superior for all of your automotive needs. And if Sam feels that another shop is better equipped to handle your specific situation, he will readily provide you with their information.
I have been taking my vehicles to Sam since 2009 and there is no other place I would trust with them. He explains everything clearly, keeps me updated on required maintenance so that I can plan for it. Sam is great at diagnostic even with my crazy descriptions of problems and he takes care of it. Trip checks are very thorough and I dont worry about my truck breaking down on me.Thank you Sam.Once again Sam and his crew have taken great care with my 2001 F 150. It runs smooth as silk!Dec. 19 2017Sam and his crew are the best! Sam keeps it running in tip-top condition for me. No worries about it breaking down, especially while Im driving friends to church and home. Talk to Sam, he will help you out!I am always telling friends and family Superior Automotive Repair is the place to take their vehicles.July 2019Once again Sam came to my rescue. My 2001 F150 decided to be cranky . Wouldnt start and catch. I called Sam Monday morning, explained what was going on and had it towed to Superior.Sam tried to use the diagnostic technique to test, but the truck wouldnt run long enough. Sam was sure it was the fuel pump , so we went with that. Brains worked well at diagnosing for many years!Thanks Sam, my truck is once again running smooth.There is no other place or person that I would trust with my truck.June 18, 2020COVID19 has sure changed the way we do things and Superior is right up there following the rules.Took my 2001 F150 in for regular maintenance. At 173,969 miles it was time fuel induction & BG intake cleaning.Job well done. Thanks to Sam and his crew for keeping my green monster running!
I will never go here again. It was my first and last time. My oil pan needed a new drain plug and oil change. When I went to pick it up, instead of a $50 bill, they tried charging me $167!! That was for the oil change, a $5 plug for which they tried to charge $13 and a shocking $107 for labor. Sam had told me hed call with any estimates and he did not. Last time I checked, an oil change included reinstalling the drain plug. Dont trust these guys.
Great customer service, professional and very friendly. Took care of my front end alignment very quickly. I had just replaced ball joints, and all front linkage but not the control arm bushings. After the alignment the mechanic took the time to show me the worn control arm bushings. No pressure to get the repairs done. I asked for an estimate and one was prepared within minutes. I have been looking for a repair shop close to my home for a while and I was always disappointed. I am sure I found some place I can trust to do the repairs that I don’t want to do at a price that makes it worth having the work done.
Superior automotive repair fixed my trucks suspension and made it ride like new again. I was so frustrated with the ride quality and was ready to sell the truck after having multiple shops attempt repairs. Superior automotive fixed my truck for a very reasonable price and were professional and communicative.
While looking for a mechanic to work on my ‘new to me’ used VW Eurovan Camper my Toyota mechanic steered me to Main St and Superior Automotive. While waiting for help I watched Sam explain the extensive work he had done for a young lady and I liked what I heard.After a brief conversation with Sam, Marcos took my treasure for a test drive, hooked my van up to a machine, added Freon and tested for leaks.I now have great air conditioning for under $100 and a new mechanic. I will be back.
Took my car in for an oil change, not only were the guys professional and quick but very informative about what to pay attention to for my cars next service. Before going in for the oil change I called 5 other shops in Chula Vista for prices, Superior Automotive was the ONLY ONE out of the 5 that took the time to look up what type of oil my car uses without asking... satisfied with their customer service! Ill definitely be going back!
I purchased a 94 F150 that needed a handful of issues that needed to be resolved before driving the truck 450 miles to hand over to my father. The truck needed a Rear Main Seal, Oil Pan Gasket, Motor Mount, Front Brake Pads and few optional items like Front Fuel Sending Unite and a Fuel Filter. Derrick and team were very professional, understanding, courteous, fair, responsive, honest and very knowledgeable. This is a place to take your vehicles for service without being up-sold on something that you do not need.
I do not know who Margot Hill (one star review) is however, I suspect that she placed a negative review to drive publicly to her name rather than providing a truthful honest review. Superior Automotive is in fact a phenomenal vehicle repair service center. The team has always been prompt and most of all honest with me and my family. They have saved the lives of my family by pointing out dangerous repair work that others have done on my cars.
I have been taking all my family vehicles (six total) to Superior Automotive for many years because of three critical considerations....maintenance and repair expertise, exemplary customer service and honesty and integrity. I and my family members have always been treated fairly and respectfully by Sam, the owner, and all of his mechanics, Brian, Marco and others. Let’s face it, maintaining your own vehicle, let alone those of all your family members, is far from a fun thing to do, especially for those of us (me included) who are much less than auto mechanically knowledgeable and inclined. However, since we “have to do what we have to do”, it is wonderful to have access to a company that you absolutely know you can trust in a field that is not reknown for trustworthiness. I can go on and on, but will settle with providing all with the following advice....take your vehicles to SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE and you will be very, very glad that you did.
The brakes in our car mostly stopped working while returning home from vacation in Mexico, this was the closest place to stop for repairs. It was near closing time, and they still treated us like family to make sure we were taken care of as soon as possible. I would highly recommend using their service! I dont usually leave feedback, but they really earned it!
I met Sam over the phone. All of our business was conducted over the phone. I asked for a price on something I assumed was wrong. After having it towed to Superior Automotive it was inspected. To my surprise the cost of the repairs would be approx 300+ cheaper than originally quoted. So far so good the vehicle seams to be running fine. Thank you.
I had called in because my jeep was having problems. After going to a friend of a friend I decided to call in and see if maybe something else was going on with the jeep. Derrick who knows about jeeps automatically told me that the guy I went to didnt know what he was talking about, so I took the car in to their shop. Within 2 days they were able to repair my jeep and now it runs better than it did before. They treated me with professionalism and got the job done. I will be returning to them if I ever have any problems with my jeep again because I know I can trust them.
I took my 2004 Jeep for maintenance for the first time after buying it in a used cars dealership. There was a lot to be done to the car, but Sam was excellent at letting me know in advance all the bad news and also advicing what needed to be done immediately and what could wait a bit longer. Really happy with the service and I am going to bring my cars here from now on
Nice to find an honest shop with knowledge employees and an owner who truly has customer satisfaction as his top priority! Not only can work on newer foreign and domestic cars and trucks BUT they can work on vintage aircooled VW bugs and buses! Sam and his employees and shop have earned my trust and loyalty!
These guys KNOW what theyre doing! Everything from Customer Service to Volkswagens;) Haha. Didnt know this place existed, as its hard to notice driving by, but was referred this establishment from the guys over at Teds Garage on 3rd Ave [Check them out also great people/service!]. Sam is the MAN! Always willing to work with you, very polite, respectful and wait for it........HONEST! They do great/ professional/perfect work and will make it happen by any means if the resources are there. Git r done!
So I brought a 86 bronco 2 to get a quote for a engine rebuild on 2 .9 liter they quoted me 3800 or more witch was to much for me so i didnt do it but i did drive the bronco there but when i went ro pick it up it did not start i thought the battery was dead got it home and the battery was fine so whatever they did they messed it up more if i drove it there i should be able to drive it out obviously because i didnt get the work done they did not care. I used to work at a shop and we never did that id give then no stars if possible.
Went in for oil change, transmission service and valve adjustment. NOTHING WAS DONE. I understand valves need to cool down before they can be adjusted but the oil change and trans oil could have been performed. Wanted to have a regular place to sevice my 71vw bus. Superior auto service wont be that place for me. Thanks sam
We guarantee our work is what Sam said. The carburetor was never right after we gave them 3 attempts, and the axel boots were not installed correctly. Maybe they just didnt care because we were from out of town or just didnt know what they were doing either way $370 down the drain, plus the money to have it fixed again. I had to give one star in order to post but they do not deserve it.
I had went to 4 mechanics both of them gave up the third mechanic wanted nothing to do with it it be in diesel the fourth mechanic kept the car for over a month and gave up I took a chance drove into Superior Automotive they fix the problem and did not give up I am a happy camper my nephew-in-law has to diesel cars I have a 1963 Volkswagen bug we know where to go now for great service Superior Automotive thank you Sam and Brian for the great service and good price
I apologize for my previous review I was told that the car was at superior automotive however it the car was at Teds garage where my cousin got such unprofessional treatment and aside from that I’ve never had any problem with them nor have I ever heard of anyone having problems with them
These guys are awesome went above and beyond litteraly brought my car in for a alternator and turns out it was just a battery but they took the time to fix the little things that i have not gotten around too which was amazing i never said anything about these little issues but they took the time to look and fixed them for me i would highly recommend you take your car here for any service that it needs.
Very competent guys , very honest, got my car fix without a problem, my trouble was an a.c. problem thingking that I need a new compressor, they troubleshoot my car and got my problem fix and the price and labor for the job was very reasonable, these people will give you customer satisfaction guaranteed.
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4.7 (159 comments)
Review №1
2022-05-02Sam definitely cares about your car like it’s his own. I brought two cars here - 2015 Lexus rx350 and 2001 Lexus rx300. The ‘15 had a check engine/maintenance required light and the ‘01 had engine smoking while being in idle. The ‘15 was a simple tune up and the cost was very reasonable. The ‘01 was a big challenge for them because they had to find a leak 😬 . I imagined that they would of said “it’s an old car, we can’t help” but they never gave up. They communicated with me the whole time and informed me they would keep the car overnight. They found the leak, did the necessary repairs and Sam even took the car for a drive to make sure it was back to safe, normal function. It would of been easy for them to rip me off and say that a whole bunch of things needed to be replaced but they did what was only necessary for it to be safe & functional. I really appreciate Sam & his team and this will be my mechanic for any future car needs! Thanks Sam!
Review №2
2022-02-23They found that my transmission fluid had leaked out so they refilled it. He also did a thorough check over the entire engine just to make sure nothing else was wrong and said everything else was running smoothly. They did did a test drive as well too. I was extremely happy with the care and concern they took on my car. You don’t find many repair jobs that go above and beyond in repairing my car like they did. They were also got my car in the shop and repaired in a very timely manner. My repair bill was very reasonable and not over charged. I highly recommend Superior Automotive for all your automotive repairs.
Review №3
2022-04-28This is the shop you want to leave your car with. They’re honest, reliable, trustworthy, oh and Beyond educated. They’re able to diagnose issues so quickly and troubleshoot WITH you to find a solution. Shout out to Chris especially. His communication is top tier. They do it all too. My VW cabriolet is a pain and they knew exactly how to get her back up. Thank you again and I will Only use Superior Automotive Repair for my car needs.
Review №4
2022-04-18Best auto shop in Chula Vista! We found this place on Google and based on the great reviews My husband and I took decided to take our daughters Volkswagen Jetta for service twice now for two separate different things that needed repair. 1. Has fuel meter gage 2. Ignition issues. They are very honest with the repairs and very professional. My husband spoke with Chris and Chris was always professional and attentive with the follow up. Safe place to take your car.
Review №5
2022-01-13I also had a coolant flush and injector cleaning. I called first thing in the morning they told me to drop my car off and they were done by 1:30. My daughter took the car to college the next day at Cal Berkeley she said the car ran fine. The gas mileage improvement from 225 miles for 3/4 of a tank to 300 miles to 3/4 tank. They have tons of knowledge explaining in detail what they were going to do to the car.
Review №6
2021-12-09The guys there were very very helpful. they took me right in, figured out what was going on with my car so I could get it Smogged and took the extra time to let me know all the other things that needed to be fixed on my car but weren’t absolutely necessary to do right then and did it all for a very reasonable price. Very honest and kept me informed on what was going on every day. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good automotive repair shop.
Review №7
2022-01-21I could not be more happier with the service I received at Superior. I had a severe oil leak in my 01 Honda Accord Lx, Chris reached out said it was the valve cover gasket, upon repair they serviced another gasket that was needing change. Charged me for part only. Needless to say my car is not leaking anymore. Thier customer service is top notch and they gained a customer for life. Thank you guys
Review №8
2021-09-18My daughter had taken her car to the Toyota dealer & they told her the front brakes needed to be replaced. They were squeaking a little. I told her to go to Superior. They checked them out & told her she still had more than 40% left on the pad. They cleaned them & blew away the brake dust. They saved her over $250. Superior does great work & they are very honest. They won’t tell you that you need repairs or maintenance if your vehicle doesn’t need it. I’ve been going to them for years.
Review №9
2022-05-17My car was repaired and back in great shape thanks to this repair shop. Chris and Sam were very helpful. Thank you.
Review №10
2021-06-11Superior Automotive Repair is the best independent car repair shop in the San Diego area. Since I found them on a reference in 2008 they have always balanced the health of my cars against the health of my budget. European, American, vintage, custom, they do it all in a retro open air shop. Don’t go for the lounge and TV - it’s not there. Drop off your car and it will be fixed per your feedback on their diagnosis. Never a disappointment.