04/12/2008

Truthworthy

So if you live anywhere between Del Mar and Oceanside, go to Keith's for your automotive repair needs. It's worth the trip to know that you won't be getting ripped off, and furthermore, you'll have someone that looks out for your best…

Cecchetia N

Source: INPAG

19/10/2010

Paul T. (a very satisfied customer)

We have used Keith's Automotive for over 30 years on older and newer cars. He is 'honest as the day is long'! We fully trust and follow Keith's and his son's recomendations on any repairs and work that they indicate may be needed on any…

Paul T

Source: INPAG

24/04/2013

Eric and Keith helped me restore my 1929 Model A woodie station wagon. This car has been in my family for 57 years, and was a project that required taking it down to the frame and building back up. I have been impressed with their expert knowledge, generosity, honesty and humor. I have recommended them to relatives and friends and feel fortunate to have chosen them to work on my Model A and other vehicles that I own.

Doug Dixon

Source: GPLAC

26/02/2012

Honest and reliable mechanic. I brought my 2004 Infiniti G35 in for what I thought was a complicated electrical problem. Turns out it was a super simple fix and Keith cut the original estimate in half. I'll take my car there first from now on.

Robert Nyerges

Source: GPLAC

09/04/2013

Keith and Eric are quite the team of trouble shooters and problem solvers. When you have a heavily modified 350 fuel injected Chevy motor and 5 speed mated to a Jaguar independent rear suspension in your 1958 Ferrari, there is no manual to follow. Only years of experience and fundamental understanding of all of the electrical and mechanical systems are useful and available to resolve the issues. Steve Angus, Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Steven Angus

Source: GPLAC

06/05/2013

I have known and used Keith Heckmans services since he started out as a mobile service in the seventies. Eric was just a baby.(probably still is LOL). He has always been fair and knowledgeable with the many different projects I have encountered and needed help on.

dave gomez

Source: GPLAC

26/01/2015

These guys are great.... They get the work done at a fair price..

Roger Wood

Source: GPLAC

19/05/2008

I'm going to keep this simple because, quite candidly, I'm not feeling too witty anymore esta noche, and how much can you really expect from an auto shop review? "Um, well, they can give your 'mobile a tune-up, find you a new engine, repair tires and carborators and they have oil on their fingers." Pretty standard auto shop stuff, right?
What's not standard is that you get the feeling that you can actually trust Keith and his colleague (Eric?), and from experience I know that you can. Instead of charging me $75 for a part that he could easily have slid on my bill without my dumbass noticing, Keith gave me a way to MacGyver a solution for about $2, American cash that is. Seriously folks, how may of you can honestly say that your mechanic is more interested in saving you money than charging for work that doesn't need to be done? Hands up now.....that's right, none of you....shut up smug person in the back. Nobody likes you anyway.
So if you live anywhere between Del Mar and Oceanside, go to Keith's for your automotive repair needs. It's worth the trip to know that you won't be getting ripped off, and furthermore, you'll have someone that looks out for your best interests while working on your car.

Travis F.

Source: YELP

05/04/2015

In the past they were awesome, don't know what changed. Just had a oil change and alternator job done there. The only complaint was the cost. They charged me over $800 for the job... it wasn't a Porsche it was a GMC. Not complaining about the work, just the gouging price. A brand new alternator would have cost about $235 retail for the part. Why did I have to pay $600 to have it put in?

Jeff M.

Source: YELP

08/05/2015

Well just got back from talking to Keith..I took my car in cause it won't start.I ended up getting a oil dipstick,air filter,oil change and $ 200.00 later and my car still won't start.well when I went to jump start my car the cables were lose on the post.well Keith Mr. wonderful sure needs a lesson in customer service what a :;?$(1:3? Don't take your car there it's just a front for a real car repair it his personal garage

Ken G.

Source: YELP

26/11/2013

Keith & Eric are awesome! I totally trust them with my car. They are honest and have fair prices. This father and son duo are of a dying breed!

Hanna R.

Source: YELP

26/01/2013

Long story short, every time they have one of our cars or trucks they managed to mess something else up. Installing an electric window motor- scratched up the tint. Change the oil- broke the halo light ballast "why the f?$@ is that there anyway?" Well Keith it's aftermarket. It cost me a lot of money and I liked the look.... "It's $#!T, illegal and you wasted your money!" Ummmmmm so you're not going to fix it?
Exhaust header leak- 4 attempts at repair before just giving up and cursing me for buying an old "P.O.S." (RPM in oceanside, $25 first try)
Here's a test, go look at the cars around the shop, impressive yes. Now go back a week later..... A month later..... Every six months...... Oh, same cars? This should tell you something....

Nick G.

Source: YELP

21/04/2010

Great Service, did exactly what was quoted,friendly, my truck runs better than ever...would have given him 5 stars but the prices were a little high, but what do I expect in Encinitas right...he made up for it with speedy return of my vehicle...

Beau D.

Source: YELP

07/10/2013

I would rate it lower if I could!!!! I took my Ford Expedition in because my turning signals were not working. I left my car there so they could try to find the problem. They called my back right away and told me I needed a entire new electric panel and it was $645.00 to fix. I thought it was rather strange that they diagnosed it so quickly because the last time I had an electrical problem the company kept my car for a few days and ran several tests to pin point the problem. I paid them to replace the panel and my signals stopped working two weeks later!!!! I just paid $645 and they diagnosed it wrong. To make matters worst when I came back to tell them my signals weren't working again the guy at the front desk was extremely rude and unprofessional and didn't make any effort to fix the problem. I was so upset after talking to him I went someplace else to fix my car. The other company kept my car for 4 days and fixed the problem for less than $300. I later emailed Keith's Automotive explaining the situation - giving them a change to fix their error and they never responded. This is the worst customer service I have ever receiver on any auto. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GO SOMEPLACE THAT ACTUALLY CARES ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!

Michelle B.

Source: YELP

21/12/2012

I was a week away from expired tags that required a smog test. I have a Dodge pickup with a Cummings diesel. About 6 weeks ago I took it to someone that specializes in this truck and it came back running better than ever but the check engine light was on which is an automatic failure for smog. I took it back and after replacing some sensors in the transmission it ran better but that light was still shining. He determined that I needed a new PCM which is about $300.00 and he would install it in a week. Ok I still have a week but he forgot to order the PCM so now time was running out. I researched my truck online and found that the PCM seldom fails. So after researching mechanics with a strong electrical back ground I came up with Keith's. I had used him 4 or 5 years ago for an electrical issue on an old VW. I called him on Monday he was able to take the truck the following day. By the end of the day he had the problem isolated and it didn't need a PCM. There was one issue remaining and that was the slight problem of being able to start the truck in gear. The following morning Keith found the culprit. Previous mechanics had patched into the wrong circuits and was playing havoc with the computer. The truck is running even better and I got it passed smog and I went to AAA and got my renewed registration. I'm not sure why Keith's Automotive Electric has three pages of filtered reviews but they are mostly 5 stars and I am completely satisfied and feeling pretty smart with myself for bailing on my mechanic and taking the truck to Keith's.

Eddie L.

Source: YELP