Two shops I know of
1) Hiro's Enterprises Inc | Hiro's Auto Repair | Costa Mesa, CA
3042 Enterprise St. | 714-545-5090
Hiro's was personally recommended to me by the guy I bought my Camry from. They are an independent shop and you can talk to the OWNER any time you have a question or issue about prices or policy.
Hiro's is not a truck specialty shop, if you are looking for that then make the trip to Miramar and go to the Truck Shop.
2) The Truck Shop in Miramar, north San Diego
The Truck Shop - San Diego - Toyota, Lexus, Scion
This is the shop I have been going to for 5+ years. They are very knowledgeable, better than the dealer in my experience. They charge very fair labor - I think $75 - 80 / hr.
They do everything from engine overhaul, fab work, lifts, working on diesels. They
specialize in Toyota trucks but will do American or import as well.
The Truck Shop is also independently owned. The owner is James, he is down there everyday and knows more about Toyota trucks than anyone I've ever talked to. He has a team of mechanics and they have always done right by me.
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