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February 2024 by Heather P.
This is an old style family business that truly works with honesty and true care. I trust Wonderful Sam, his staff and family with my truck. Central Automotive has been helping people for 35 plus years! Thank You Sam for the support and expertise you provide 100%of the time. H
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December 2023 by Glenn P.
This guy is a liar and a crook. I had an accident he wanted to buy my car. He said he would give me anywhere from 500 to a 1000 over the Insurance Company. The crook stiffed me and did not pay up.
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December 2023 by Merghalera Shah
I would highly recommend Central Automotive to anyone in the Oceanside area. They are a reliable, affordable, and customer-focused auto repair shop.
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November 2023 by Erin Lough
Sam and the team do fantastic work and are very reasonable. I highly recommend them.
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October 2023 by t g.
Used them since 90's. A lot of base marines use them. They use to have camp pendleton contract. Not sure if they still fix their base facility vehicles.
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September 2023 by Patrick K.
Me and my daughter are from out of state. My daughter was involved in an accident in Carlsbad and my insurance only covered so much, not enough to cover the cost with the premium auto body shops. Forcing me to total the car. Found a honest mom and pop auto repair shop. Clairibel and the shop was honest and went to where the car was not drivable and gave an estimate and I approved for the repair without ever meeting the shop employees. To my surprise the work was completed and my daughter was happy to be driving a month later. I finally came out and looked at the repair and was satisfied to know it's still a reliable safe running 2013 Toyota Corolla. I sent the balance due without ever stepping foot at the repair shop. For my circumstances Central Automotive was perfect for my family. Thank you Central Automotive.
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May 2023 by Zach Merkling
Great service. We were on a trip and encountered a stuck caliper which resulted in no brakes in the back. They got us in asap and we were on the road again within a few hours. Reasonable price too!Service: Brakes
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November 2022 by Terri Lents
Sam is terrific and his prices are the best
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August 2022 by Roland Johnson III
They used to work on my mom's vehicles for a reasonable prices considering my mother mentality was if it ain't broke don't fix it . So you could only imagine.
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June 2022 by Clarina A.
Best automotive service I have ever had. So friendly and genuine. We have been coming here for several years. Thank you Sam!!
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April 2022 by Thomas T.
This place is terrible and unethical. They claimed they fixed my car's engine and charged me so much. My car could barely leave the place. My car was there for a week too. Horrible car mechanics and trash customer service.
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March 2022 by Nate Y.
DO NOT TRUST THEM. My family member took her car here and was charged hundreds of dollars for a brake job and all they did was change the pads without touching the rotors even though they claimed to have replaced them. They lied and took advantage of someone who didn't know better. I took it to another shop and the mechanic there stated it was obvious they hadn't been touched and were severely warped. Not a trust worthy shop.
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February 2022 by Thea G.
I have been going to Sam since the early 90's and he is by far the best mechanic I have ever dealt with. Good prices for reliable work. I have yet to get a car serviced there and have complaints about it later. If you want an honest mechanic, Central Auto Body is the place to go.
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January 2022 by Tanner S.
Scam artists. My starter went out, and he claimed he fixed it. I pick my car up and the same starter is in the car and the lights on my dash not my AC work. I brought it back and he refused to look at it. Scam artist. Do not take your vehicle here.
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November 2021 by Gregory Porter
Awesome. Sam is the best
