Del Mar Automotive - Del Mar, California

Avis Nicol

Excellent Service
My brakes were in need of replacement. My mechanic Dave had moved to this shop and although it’s a bit more of a drive I followed. What a pleasant surprise from the last place. I got an appointment within 2 days first thing in the morning. The repairs were gone quickly and I was on my way home within less than two hours. Dave is the best! Todd is welcoming and pleasant. I never felt rushed or that I was just another customer. If you need to wait as I did. There is a picnic table in the back by the river. The view is beautiful and perfect as my office for a little while. My car is perfect and the price was very reasonable. Give them a try I think you will be very happy you did!

Jim Dover

These guys are the best. They are honest about what your car actually needs and don’t try to sell you something it doesn’t need. They are prompt and professional. I work on my own motorcycles, but I trust my car to Del Mar auto.

Michael James

Del Mar auto service has been around since 1992 in a beautiful location on the lagoon, next to the Del Mar fairgrounds and Del Mar horse track. Del Mar auto service did work on my Mercedes Benz. Going off road and off grid, I blew out radiator, fuel pump and brakes and few other minor things that needed attention. The Mercedes Benz dealership wanted to charge me a lot of money. Upon the recommendation of a friend, I had the big heavy Mercedes Benz SUV towed from Mercedes-Benz dealership to Del Mar auto service. You would think Del Mar auto service being in such a beautiful location, that it would be super expensive to have service and work done on your vehicle. Such is NOT the case with Del Mar auto service! Todd, the owner of Del Mar auto service, is a sweet handsome gentleman who looks you in the eye when shakes your hand and he has a great energy. Todd not only saved me 1000’s of dollars, but put in all warrantied OEM parts, and when one of them didn’t work, he took full responsibility and paid for all the replacement parts and labor out of his own pocket. He even changed the oil and filled up the gas tank for me and he has way better cookies, (not sure if he has doggie treats or not) in his waiting room than Mercedes Benz dealership does, not to mention you can walk next door for great food and beer at viewpoint brewing company if you are only a short time visitor for routine maintenance to Del Mar auto service. Let’s just say, the service great and the location is beautiful and less expensive than any dealership in San Diego county. You can always tell a good mechanic when you see that you could probably eat off the floor of the garage. I am pretty sure that Del Mar auto service could probably fix almost any vehicle, even your broken down RV if needed. At the end of the day, when it comes to mechanics working on your car, you have to know who you can trust with your life, bc that is what you are doing when something goes wrong with your vehicle. Especially driving the way I do! Not only do I trust Todd and del mar auto service, but I feel safe. Thank you! Just ask for Todd.

May-Linn Paulsen

My car broke down on the freeway and I needed a mechanic to tow it to. That is how I found Del Mar Automotive Service Center, they were able to get my car running within two days. They recommended a list of repairs but I explained this car was purposefully running until it died and they understood. I have had trouble arguing with mechanics in the past about what services I would like to perform or not. No problem here, these guys listened and understood my reasoning.

Shortly thereafter I bought a newer used car, and took it to DMASC for maintenance. Again they were great, took care of everything quickly, and checked in with me before doing extra services. Price was reasonable especially considering how fast they are.

The people there are friendly and respectful, and communicate clearly about timing and any details related to the service.

Definitely my new regular mechanic!

Nancy Stern

I have been taking my cars to Del Mar Automotive for 30 years! I ALWAYS get awesome service with a smile. These guys have kept my 2004 Camry with 129,500 miles on the road and I would never go anyplace else. Plus, they always have great chocolate and sometimes pastries to nibble on while my oil is being changed. 🙂

Joanne Petrilli

Del Mar Automotive...the best place to go if you want honest straightforward and affordable recommendations. I trust Todd and all the guys with my car. I am so thankful for their comprehensive inspections and more thankful that the shop is local. Del Mar loves Del Mar Automotive.

Mike Milner

Ever since I found Del Mar Automotive, I have never taken one of the many cars I've owned over the last 20 years to anyone else. Quality work at fair prices. These guys pride themselves on good honest service.

Mai-Lon Gittelsohn

My family takes all 4 vehicles to Del Mar Automotive because they are dependable, fair and do a great job of keeping our old cars going!