Trusted & Reliable Auto Repair in San Marcos

I ended up at Fast Automotive Center as my engine light came on Friday and my normal go to guy's shop is closed on weekends. Driving with the engine light flashing nonstop indicating "to turn off engine" gave me enough anxiety..I could not wait until Monday. I showed up Saturday and the team kept my car a few days to repair. Daniel and team did a great job and for what I felt a very reasonable price! Highly recommend!

Super nice and knowledgeable!

I brought a car in I had just recently purchased and was having issues. They were very kind and understanding of my issue. Great group of people, had working, and honest. Couldn't have been happier to go here first and not waste time.

I had gone to a previous car mechanic to see how much it would cost to repair my transmission mechanic had seven $7,000 when I took it too fast automotive I how to pay almost half that they work really well they work really fast and I have been coming here for years my family swears by this mechanic.

The guys at this shop really work hard. I've taken my car here for many years, and anytime things weren't right, they would go out of their way to fix it. They will also work with you on the pricing, and I really appreciate that.

Thank you so much guys I’m so happy with the service and also the price was really good 👍👍

Excellent service, client relations and price. Been with them for years and will continue.

Exceptional work and customer service. They went above and beyond to get my vehicle looked at and fixed in no time, all with competitive prices. They have a great warranty as well, 22 month/24k miles nationwide. Makes me feel secure in case the parts become defective. Will be telling my family and friends about Fast Automotive for sure. Thanks, guys.

Highly recommend these guys! They are prompt and friendly. I called this morning to see if they had time to diagnosis an issue I have been experiencing with my car for some time, even after taking it to two other shops that told me they had resolved it. By afternoon, my car was running like new and the clucking sound it was making was now gone!! Amazing service, honest facility, and fair pricing. I will definitely be back and will recommend them to others. Thanks for taking care of me and fixing my car up!

We took a road trip from Utah down to San Diego and upon arrival to San Diego our check engine light came on. This was obviously pretty concerning to us as we had to drive back to Utah the next day. We called around different mechanics in the San Marcos area and most of the ones we got a hold of felt sketchy and not very reliable. Thankfully we found Fast Automotive. We took our car in on short notice on a Saturday morning and they were able to fix it up in a timely manner for a fair price. These guys are honest and straight to the point. We had no worries on our drive back to Utah and car runs noticably smoother than it did before. We are so glad we found Fast Automotive Thank you so much!!

stopped by because I needed air in my tires and with a back issue bending is hard for me. The young man was eating his lunch but put his sandwich down to take care of me. I told him about my tire being low and he checked all of them. I appreciate the speedy work. They were nice too which is always a plus. I will be back for an oil change.

I've had a few different cars and have been going to Fast Automotive for about 2 years now. Amazing work, honest, reasonable on the pricing and reliable. It doesn't take forever either. Thee absolute best!!

Great local shop with almost 5 stars. This is almost impossible to find in auto repair shops. Amazing ownership and great price on synthetic oil changes. This is my new place for oil changes and maintenance check ups. Thanks and see you in 7500 miles.

Great place, awesome people!

The service was excellent, professional and prompt. I highly recommend this shop! Thank you for your services.

(Translated by Google) Very good customer service 👍

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Muy buen servicio al cliente 👍

Fixed my wrecked car as if nothing happened at all! Best customer service and great pricing on repairs. I come here for all repairs and issues and they do a great job!

My abs light went on and my brakes became spongy. The crew quickly diagnosed and repaired my brakes. Kept me up to date throughout the entire process and my brakes work better than ever.

Highly recommended!! Scotty and Noe are very welcoming and you will definitely feel at home while your car is in expert hands.

They are friendly fast and seem honest

Good communication. Great service!

I needed a transmission fluid change because I was at 60k miles. I looked on YELP for a place with great reviews and this was the spot. I called to make an appointment and they were available the very next day. Unfortunately my car has some crazy specific type of TF that they didn't have. This meant that I had to wait longer than I would have loved. However, I brought a book to read and the staff was really nice.

I am totally satisfied Thank you so much for your service and also I will bring one of my friends soon. He need a new alternator.

This place has the best customer service ever.

They are friendly, reliable and very accommodating.

I came in for a battery issue and got it fixed in no time!

I recommend this place for everyone.Thanks Danny and the rest of the crew!

The staff here is very professional, knowledgeable and quick. Scotty and Noe in the office are very polite and friendly and you will feel home while you wait for your vehicle to be repaired.

My abs light came on and my brakes went spongy. They tested everything conceivable that could be the root cause of this issue, ordered the parts and installed them quickly and best yet, they kept me up to date with everything they did. Very honest and no hidden fees. Everything is agreed upon before they begin the work and once they begin, it's over before you know it.

This place is highly recommended!!

As someone who is not versed in mechanics or anything automotive, I will ONLY take my vehicle to Fast Automotive. I have since ensured all members of my family use their service. They are honest, fair, and consistently take their time to answer questions and provide options. I have been to many places before, including the dealership and nothing compares to the service here.

Always quick & friendly service. Always clear, honest and reliable. I've been very happy with all of my visits here.

These guys....WOW! I had no experience with them but my tow truck driver recommended them. I pulled up the reviews on Yelp and was open to give them a try. I'm 100% glad that I did. Fantastic at everything!! Super fast, excellent communication, and quick on the fix, which was done right. I'm lucky to have a trustworthy and reliable mechanic so close to home.

Quick response for an appointment and worked with me for the best deal. Pleasant personal to work with. in and out fairly quickly.

The shop got us right in when we needed service. They were accommodating as always which is why we've been regular customers for over 20 years.

Great service....friendly customer service

I came here for the first time today and they were able to fix my car and diagnose it quickly! I'm never going to the dealership again. They had friendly and honest staff and a cozy waiting area. I'm very thankful.

Great prices, great service and quick as well. 10/10 experience

Great service and great prices everyone is a professional here and they know what they’re doing… thank you!!!

The best service i ever had thank you fast automotive Center

Great service great prices told me exactly what was wrong with my car and fixed it same day thank you recommend this place as your place to get your auto repair done at

Great prices and quickest service. received a new starter for the cheapest prices. 10/10 experience

Great customer service, and were able to find the problem immediately. Gary was very helpful and professional.

Gary up front is very cool and is easy to work with, thank you for fixing my car so fast :)

Best mechanic I have ever used! Ralph is honest and fair. He's even given me advice on how to fix some things myself to save money! Been using him since 2000, and will continue to as long as he is open and I am in San Diego. I cannot recommend him enough.

Joe & crew do an amazing job. Highly recommended!!!

I highly recommend Fast Automotive. It is a friendly, honest, and - true to its name - fast automotive shop. It's really nice as a woman who is not automotively inclined to know that I can take my car here and not ever feel like I might be getting swindled. Ralph, the owner, always ensures I understand the state of my car and I have never felt pressed into buying anything. Great customer service, great car service

I took my car in because I was hearing a noise from my passenger side rear brakes. They checked it out and it turned out to be bolts that needed tightening and some rust on my rotors. Super honest, fast, clean, and friendly, I'd go back for other repairs when needed.

Always specific and to the point. Questions answered, efficient and prompt. I always go to them first for honest assessments.

My whole family has been going to Ralph and his team here at Fast for our vehicle repair needs for years now. I'd recommend no other place. Honest, no pressure assessments with plenty of explanation if needed.

I first started going when I got my license and first beat up car. Over 15 years later this is the one place I trust with both my wife and my car and maybe one day my kid's car.

I was on the return leg of a road trip to San Diego from the Bay Area when the dashboard lights went out. I happened upon FAST automotive by lucky chance. The crew went to work with out delay and diagnosed the issue. It was determined that I didn't need to fix it right away but before I left they checked all my fluids and topped them up where needed. FAST is a great group of folks that I was fortunate to stumble upon in a bad spot far from home.My only wish is that the shop was 500 miles closer to where I live. They would be my go to shop for anything my cars need.

Been coming here with my parents since before I could even drive. And 20+ years I still go here. Incredible service and always friendly. The old owner Ralph even picked me up when my car broke down the freeway many years ago.

1st time customer and I'll be going back! Great customer service!

I've been coming to this shop for 3 months now and what can I say? They've been the most professional people that I've dealt with when it comes to car services. I've had negative experiences with dealerships and chain shops, but fast automotive proved me wrong. I've gotten my car checked when I thought there were issues but got sent back because there was nothing wrong at the time. After that anytime I've needed work done on my car they checked the box when it comes to communication, timeliness and above all getting the issue resolved. This family operated business restored my trust in car shops because of their transparency. Car trouble? Gary will help you like he did to me and I will continue my business for any future car related issues. Only regret that I have is not writing a review sooner. This review is the least I can do to show my gratitude.

Was taken care of quickly and for a fair price. Definitely FAST.

Fast Auto has been taking excellent care of our vehicles for many years. Very efficient, professional and courteous staff. Highly recommend this business!

Fast Auto has been taking excellent care of our vehicles for many years. Very efficient, professional and courteous staff. Highly recommend this business!

I pulled in early to my appointment to get my headlight fixed and they fixed it fast and with a smile 😃 highly recommended!

I needed a new alternator. Fast provided the best price and not only was the part installed in one day, there was also another operating issue that was taken care of at no extra charge. Would definitely recommend Fast Automotive. 👌

Had a wonderful first visit! They fixed my car issue in 30 minutes and there was no wait. They also worked on other things I had concerns with! They were also very nice and professional! Will definitely be back again! Thank you!

This place was great! My car needed a full inspection and the guys here were able to zero in on the issues right away. They took care of everything the same day! Not sure if everyone will have the same speedy service but I guess it depends on the scope of the work involved. Pricing was the best compared to other mechanics in the area. I would definitley come back if I need more work done.

Went to FAST for a pre purchase inspection and they were able to save me potentially thousands in repairs. Would definitely recommend

Glad they were open Saturday. I needed to make a trip and my car broke down. They replaced my altrnator same day and I made it to my destination safely. Thanks FAST

I LOVE this shop! Sherif the owner is GREAT and his crew is the best! Seriously excellent customer service and amazing service overall! Super competitive prices and all of their work is warranted! I will be sending my friends and family here for sure! Thank you so much!

I can't say enough good things about Ralph, Zach, Danny and the rest of the Fast Auto team. I've brought my car here before & even turned my boyfriend onto this shop. My mom has been going here for YEARS! I took my car in to get serviced as I'm driving across country to Tennessee. They went over my car bumper to bumper, fixed what needed to be fixed and told me to bring it back a few days before I left just to make sure everything is good, at no charge. Honest and reliable are the two most important things people look for in auto repair, Fast Auto has both in spades.

I had just recently had all 4 tires replaced on my Mazda and was told that my suspension was leaking and the struts needed replacing. I was given the name of fast automotive by a friend to get a second opinion. They were amazing - they checked my car at no charge and they told me that nothing needed doing . It is so refreshing to meet an honest person. I will definitely be using this business should anything go wrong with my car in the future.

Zach was very helpful in informing me step by step procedures of the labor taking place and was able to repair my broken AC at an affordable price and fast pace! A great and honest shop! Will definitely return.

Not only are they fast, their work is high quality and customer service is excellent. I was told by the Subaru dealer that my brakes were problematic; I needed a 2nd opinion and a fair price. Ralph, Zach and Carl all stepped up. If it's possible to thoroughly enjoy a brake job experience, I certainly did. They explained all the nuances and adjusted the price down from the estimate. They even fixed an out-of-whack front panel at no charge (it simply needed a clip and the dealer wouldn't do it). I'm relieved to have my car in prime shape. Plus I liked hanging out with Carly, the shop dog. Thank you guys!

Everyone at Fast Automotive is fantastic! They're all super friendly and helpful, and I trust them to do what's needed to keep my car in good repair, and to do it at a reasonable price. When Gary was unable to reach me recently before they did a couple of jobs on my car, he took the time when I came to pick it up to explain exactly what they had done and all the charges. Feel lucky to have discovered them when I first moved to Lake San Marcos five years ago!

Always quick to service my vehicle and also to get me in for an appointment. Love the honesty from these guys. They have all my trust and business. 5 stars is a no brainer. Keep it up guys!

We were out of town and needed a new radiator to continue our road trip. Being out of town, we didn't know where to look for a mechanic, but picked this place due to the good reviews. We are so glad we did, the people were very nice, very knowledgeable, very honest, and very honorable, especially Zach the shop manager(?). We are very happy with the work done and would certainly recommend this place for any mechanic needs.

Brought my car on Wednesday morning got it back Thursday afternoon. Water pump broke and needed to go on a trip. They were fast and reliable.

They get all F's from me.

Fast. Fair. Friendly and Five Stars! ; )

And...my car drives FABULOUS again!

I'm so glad I found them on Yelp late at night when I was unexpectedly stranded and had my car towed there over night with their convenient key drop slot.

Zach called me before they even opened the next morning (on a Saturday) and took great care of me and my 2010 Rav 4. My car needed a new alternator and it was all done by noon, WOW! The great reviews here are absolutely true. Zach won me over with his kindness, knowledge and expertise. He also saved me some money and now has a customer for life! I will definitely be referring friends and family to them!

Thanks again Zach!

Honestly, it's hard to find an honest mechanic. I'm always scared when going to a mechanic. These guys are an absolute godsend. Charged me $75 when he could of stuck me with a 1k bill. I now have a new mechanic forever. Go see for yourself guys, they are modern day automotive superheroes. I had went to another shop and they wanted $300 just to do "additional diagnostic." I am so happy with their service and will continue to tell everyone else to go there for all of their repairs and maintenance needs. FAST AUTOMOTIVE THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

These guys were fantastic in taking a look at my car and repairing what needed to be, and fixing a warranteed brake issue. Fast has always been good fit 20 years for me. The new owners had a glitch and fixed it with new management and the service is great!!

My prius baby was showing hybrid battery indications and stopped in the middle of road. Thanks to Fast Auto....who helped diagnosed the cause and repaired it with full-on our satisfaction. Very very reasonably charged. Superb service. Thanks Sheriff/Denny for your help!!!!

We've been bringing our cars to Fast for over a decade and they are always great. They go above and beyond with even the most mundane service - they provide extra touches that make the service even better and they look out for potential problems we should be alerted to. Their fees are reasonable and they have excellent turn around times.

A pretty solid place. I was given a quote and the actual work ended up costing exactly what I was quoted. No surprises here! I can appreciate the hard work the guys put in as well. My situation was pretty complex but they handled it. Plus they had the best pricing out of the all the places I got quotes from. Overall a great auto shop.

Our 1965 Shelby Cobra (kit car) was badly leaking transmission fluid and I feared that a costly repair might be headed my way. I called up Fast Automotive Center after reading (literally) all of their wonderful Yelp 5 Star reviews. I spoke with Danny who was wonderful, reassuring and caring. He said that he could get me into the shop as soon as the very next morning. I was extremely wowed by the excellent customer service, technician talent, quality of service, workmanship and great value. They showed me that I had horrible (cheap) rubber hoses and thankfully suggested replacing all of them with custom braided stainless steel ones. They did all the work great (beautiful) work in a very few short hours. Wow! Was I ever blown away by how many cables they had to replace and how well they looked professionally installed. I am not at home to take some pictures, but will try to add a couple later this evening. I was very impressed by Danny and all the technicians who I met and worked on my car. They are ALL very nice, professional and talented mechanics, who have a passion and enthusiasm for working on cars. I highly recommend recommend this excellent repair/service shop (Fast Automotive Center) for servicing and taking care of your vehicle. Having 45 (5 Star) Yelp reviews speaks for itself.

I've been coming here for the last year and boy am I pleased with their service, honesty and fast service.

I would recommend them to all my friends and family. So glad I found this family owned shop.

Great service and staff. They were very friendly and accommodating. They took my car in and were able to resolve it in no time. Will definitely be back again.

Great place! My car was shaking very bad. These guys were able to get me In and out same day. Would definitely come back.

I needed a new starter and my tow truck driver insisted I go here. He said they were amazing, competitive, and all of their work was warranted. I am so grateful I listened to him because not only did I meet the owner Sherif, who was so nice, the crew was awesome too! And they replaced my starter for less than anyone else and it is warranted! And it was FAST!

Grateful for Fast Automotive!