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General Auto Repair
Everyday repairs and maintenance for cars and trucks, diagnosed clearly and explained before any work begins.
Honest, Straightforward Auto Repair in Escondido
Auto Repair You Don't Have to Second-Guess
Escondido drivers bring us everything from daily commuters to work trucks, classics, and off-road rigs, and leave knowing exactly what got fixed and why.
4.9★
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Everything we take on.
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Engine Diagnostics & Tune-Ups
From misfires to routine tune-ups, we track down what's actually wrong and fix the root cause instead of guessing.
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Trucks, Classics & Off-Road Vehicles
Specialized care for work trucks, classic cars, and off-road vehicles alongside everyday passenger cars.
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The mechanic who explains it before he touches it
Our story
A Shop Built on Straight Answers
At Herzog Automotive, we built our shop around one idea: tell customers exactly what's wrong with their car and why, then fix it right the first time. Whether it's a daily driver, a work truck, a classic, or an off-road vehicle, every car gets the same careful look before we recommend anything.
We know it's easy to feel talked into repairs you don't need, especially if cars aren't your thing. That's why we walk through every diagnosis in plain language before any work starts, and we'd rather clean and tune something than sell you a part you don't need.
- Plain-language diagnostics, no upsells
- Comfortable with trucks, classics, and off-road vehicles
- Clean, welcoming shop environment
- Saturday hours for busy schedules
What customers say
“Jake completely changed that experience for me. He's the first mechanic I've ever walked away from feeling genuinely respected and not pressured into paying for something I didn't need. I was previously told my car would cost over $2,000 to fix. Jake took the time to properly look at it and explained that it was simply misfiring and just needed some specific cleanings and a good tune-up. He was honest, thorough, and transparent every step of the way.”
“Very welcoming and personable! Clean environment. Jakob was very friendly and just an absolute sweetheart! I will be bringing all my vehicles here from now on. Thank you Jakob for fixing our Honda!”
“I've lived in North County SD my entire life and this is by far the best auto shop in town! Jake is extremely knowledgeable on anything mechanical and has helped me out with work trucks, classics and off-road vehicles.”
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Serving Escondido, North County San Diego.
(760) 975-3890
Get directions →1179 N Escondido Blvd Ste B, Escondido, CA 92026
Hours
Open now- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
1179 N Escondido Blvd Ste B, Escondido, CA 92026
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