Gearheads

This us a great place to work in your own car. They have lifts, all kinds of tools, including air powered and impact drivers, all part of the $30 an hour price you pay. It's only $15 an hour if you pay a yearly membership fee. They also have guys to help. They were a bit over it today, but it was pretty hot in the shop. Still, it's in Oceanside, so it never gets too, too hot.

Jul 13, 2021 · Tara Juergens

I wanted to like this place so bad! I've been looking for a place like this forever. I love that they have the option where you can choose to have them do the work or do it yourself. When I set up the appointment to have them change my fuel pump I was so excited, I even asked Brad the guy who checked me in to add the membership fee to my bill before leaving my keys with them. I left and came back 3-4 hours later, they were finishing up. I walked into the shop see the progress. I didn't think it was a big deal because they have DIY service plans. Brad came out to tell me I couldn't be in the shop. I said ok, and backed up to the shop opening and stoop about 3 feet from the office door, trying to look at the shop set up, (tools, lifts, etc that would be available in the membership) and the other dude in the office came out and started yelling at me like a nut. "Get out of my shop! You can be outside or in the office!" I told him I was trying to get familiar with the shop for the membership and he said there were signs all over prohibiting that behavior. There are not. After waiting in the office while they finished up, I looked all over the shop inside and outside, I didn't find one visible sign regarding entering the shop. They did a good job switching out my fuel pump and I still like their business concept, but I decided not to join the membership because that guy clearly has some impulse control issues and I won't want to be in a shop with someone like that. I also recommend that if you're going to go ballistic about people entering your shop, you might actually want to put up some signage.

May 24, 2024 · N TA

It’s not easy to find a DIY shop with lifts so I was pretty excited when I came to San Diego from Florida and found Gearheads. As a seasoned DIYer I appreciate the no-nonsense approach to accessing a lift. First time I got there my car was on a lift in a matter of minutes after watching a two-minute video and signing a liability waiver. The mechanics that have been there on my three visits are friendly and approachable if you have a question about the lifts or need to borrow a tool. I purchased a membership on my second visit and will make regular use of it as it reduces the stress of owning a high-maintenance car while giving me the ability to enjoy my hobby in a good environment.

Oct 05, 2019 · Craig Marolf

Brad, the owner himself, installed my VLAND head lights and tail lights and inspected my car that had a check engine light with no appointment and got it done the same day within a few hours. He was super helpful and nice, very committed to getting the job done for myself and other customers that he and his employees worked throughout their lunch break and did this happily. I was even missing the ballast i needed for the install and instead of giving up and saying he was unable to do the install, he found a way. Very satisfied with my services and the outcome. i will be coming here again when i get the actual VLAND parts needed to get the best results possible, which are only here , at Gearheads!

Jan 27, 2024 · jesanai badilla

Self service garage for simple repairs and oil changes to difficult repairs like engine and transmission swaps. They also have expert repair technicians that perform honest and great service on all types of vehicles.

Jul 16, 2024 · Tate