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North County Import Specialist

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1215 N Melrose Dr A
Vista, CA 92083

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(760) 945-0266
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North County Import Specialist - Vista, CA
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North County Import Specialists replaced my steer pump and did an oil change. They kept the car overnight to fix the problem and they helped me get a rental car. I appreciated...

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Very good. 8/10/2011

I decided to go through North County Import Specialists because I had a guy who used to do service for me but he was too far away, while they were right around the corner. I used them for basic service and everything, and they got me what I needed. They were very good about it all, so I would use them again. more
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A great, honest shop! 8/1/2011

I live about an hour and a half from North County Import Specialists, but I still go there because I trust them and they do a good job. Whatever they fix, I never have any problems with. I've been taking my car there for about five years. Glenn will never recommend any unnecessary work. For example, if I thought it was time to have my brakes replaced and I went in ready to have them done, he'd tell me exactly how much time or number of inches I had left on them and wouldn't jump to replacing them for me until they needed it. Any other shop would jump on replacing them and I wouldn't know any difference! I have recommended them to friends of mine, because they are honest and they know what they're doing. Plus, Glenn is always calm when I am frazzled. This is a really great place! Gayle Grider more
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Work is always done professionally and quickly. 7/20/2011

At North County Import Specialists, the work is always done professionally and quickly. This is actually my third car over the last 20 years that I've taken to this mechanic, ever since they were Nissan specialists. As an added plus, they also have good magazines in the lounge. P. Fonseca more
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Very friendly, honest and not overly expensive! 6/17/2011

I've gone to North County Import Specialists for about thirteen years now. My son first found them and told me I should try them out, because they seemed like an honest shop to him and he knew that I had trouble with shops taking me for a ride and being dishonest with me. I don't know anything about my car, and people took advantage of that. Ever since I started going to Glenn's, I have been very satisfied. I think Glenn runs a good, clean garage. Even the people he has working for him are very nice! Once when I was there, I had to sit there for awhile and he pushed his office chair out into the lobby for me, just because he knew I'd be more comfortable. I am very grateful for him. I always feel very comfortable and completely at ease with them. I feel they are honest and genuinely nice. I have no complaints! I recommend them all the time. People ask me how expensive they are, and I tell them they are no more expensive than any other shop you go to, unless you want to go to a fly by night place! more
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Perfect! 6/10/2011

North County Import Specialists is a really great place that does everything right. They've provided too many services to mention because I've taken multiple cars there. I was recommended to North County Import Specialists by a family member. They do top quality work and they tell you when you don't need work done. They're not just trying to make money. Brandon Webb more
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Extremely professional and does a wonderful job. 5/18/2011

I started using North County Import Specialists 15 years ago, when Glenn was working by himself in a small shop under a different name. I have never gone anywhere else, and am on my third car since. I now live in a different town, but I continue to use Glenn, even though I have to go several miles out of my way. Glenn is such a personable man, and I know I can trust him. He does a wonderful job and is extremely professional. Every service is performed to a very high standard. Just try him, and you will never go anywhere else. more
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Professional service and fair price. 5/11/2011

North County Import Specialists services my Lexus. I also recommended my son, who had a Corolla, to go there, and then when he got a Lexus he continued to use them as well. I have been very satisfied. I have used them for at least 2 years, and I know for even longer than that, because of their professionalism and the fairness in their price. They don't inflate anything, and they also don't do things that are not needed for the car. I am very happy with the service that I get there. Glenn is a very professional person, and he helps out where he can. They have a drop off service where you can leave the car there overnight and drop the keys in a box. It is very convenient, and they work with the customer. more
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They lived up to the recommendation I received. 3/9/2011

North County Import Specialists is very good at reacting to emergencies. The first time I went there was an emergency situation. They got me in with no problems when a previous vendor had told me it would be a week before I would be in. Also, they are very good when I bring my car in and am waiting. They are very responsive and straight up about what is going on. They are now my regular mechanics, and I have recommended them to other people. They came highly recommended to me, which doesn't always work out, but they have lived up to that recommendation. I have gone there for 18 months now. There is also the benefit that they keep up on technology, so they can help you with any hybrid issues. It is also a great advantage if you have to get repaired and have AAA. They are AAA approved. For an auto shop the waiting areas are extremely clean. They keep the waiting area clean and inviting, and the bathrooms are kept clean. It is as pleasurable as it can be waiting there. more
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North County Import Specialists are very professional and trustworthy. 3/7/2011

I've been a loyal customer of North County Import Specialists for five years. I liked how they answered their phones and all of my questions. That and their pleasant personalities won me over. They're honest, and really take their time with your car. If you ask me, they go over and beyond the call of duty. I don't give recommendations easily, but I highly recommend this shop. They are a trusted and very reputable business. more
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If you're looking for a shop that provides good service, look no further than North County Import Specialists. 2/28/2011

My entire family has been taking our cars to North County Import Specialists for ten years. Yeah, you could say we're loyal customers. They are honest and completely professional; a tough combination to find in car shops. Everyone there is very friendly and ready to assist us in any way they can. I've never had any complaints in all these years. I highly recommend their services. more
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North County Import Specialists are professional and have integrity. 2/11/2011

I have been a loyal customer of North county Import Specialists for over three years. I know that any issue or problem I have ends there. They have great customer service and are always willing to work with you. I highly recommend their services. more
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He is the most loyal mechanic. I know that I can rely on him. 1/27/2011

North County Import Specialists are real lifesavers. I had my car towed over to their shop and, for a very reasonable price, they fixed the fuel pumps and fuel injection issues with my car fast and efficiently. They always call you back promptly, too. The service is great and very professional. Glenn is a great guy to work with. I've worked with him twice and he always quotes fair prices to the customers. He also takes time to explain and educate the customer about the car and the current issues or any future issues that might come up. more
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I would not let anyone else touch my car. 1/12/2011

I have used North County Import Specialists for several years. I find them to be unequivocally honest and straightforward. They have excellent service people, and the quality of the work is exceptionally good. I would not let anyone else touch my car. more
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I am very happy with them. 12/16/2010

I had a car that they serviced for 400k miles and it was still running when I got rid of it. My next car has 150k miles. They also service my wife's car, which has 200k miles on it. We have been using them altogether for 15 years and over 750k miles worth of service. I am very happy with North County Import Specialists. Glenn always lets me know when things need done right away and when they can be put off for a little while. He is good to work with and he does good work. more
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Much more convenient than a dealership. 12/13/2010

North County Import Specialists has been service both my cars and doing the warranty services for the last 2 or 3 years now. I was tired of dealing with the dealership and the hassle they make you go through. It was much more convenient to just drop it off to Glenn. If it is a simple oil change I am in and out of there in an hour. It is much more convenient. I haven't had a problem with anything yet. I have never had to take my vehicle back for anything. It is excellent service, and I would definitely give it a shot if you are tired of the wait and crowds at a dealership. more
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Professional, friendly, quick and there for you when you need them. 11/12/2010

I have honestly yet to have a bad experience with North County Import Specialists. Every time I go in they are very friendly and very professional. They are usually quick about doing the repairs or the scheduled maintenance I need. I have been using them a long time, for about 6 or 7 years. The staff there is very good about telling me the scheduled maintenance that might be coming up and making professional recommendations as to what is necessary now and what is not. That helps my financial situation and with the car maintenance that is required. more
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They take care of my cars. 11/10/2010

I have been going to North County Import Specialists for 15 years. They have taken good care of both of my cars. Glen is wonderful. If you have a little problem, you can take your car in and he will almost always help you right then and there. They are obviously very professional, and they do wonderful work. more
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Honest mechanic willing to explain his work. 10/20/2010

I feel there is an honesty behind what North County Import Specialists says. They were recommended to me several years ago, and now I won't take my car anywhere else. Glen has done some major work for me, in fact he showed me the inside of my transmission once so that I would understand what he was doing. There have been times when if I couldn't pay for the whole thing, North County would do what was absolutely necessary and tell me how long it would be before we needed everything else. Most people we have used tell us that we have to do things right away. Previously I had a mechanic who was very dishonest with me, and I brought the car to Glen. Glen let me know that what the other guy said was not right, and that is when he showed me the inside of my engine. He explained what other people say and do to get money out of me. If you go in there and act like family, they treat you like family. I would recommend them, and I have never had any problems with any of the work they have done. I have already recommended them several times. more
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They are awesome. 10/11/2010

I actually switched over and started using North County Import Specialists a few years ago. It has been so great that I refer other people to go there as well. I even have some people from LA county making the drive to use them. They are pretty awesome. Both the customer service and the work itself is better than previous mechanics I have been to, and the price is pretty on key. I have been ripped off at other mechanics, but Glen is great. more
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We are so satisfied with North County that when we look for new cars, we look or Nissan products so we can continue using them. 9/17/2010

I started going to North County Import Specialists because of my experience with the dealerships and their shops. I just had to find another shop, so I switched to North County about 10 years ago and there is no question of their superiority. We have 2 cars, a Nissan Pathfinder and an Infinity, and North County has performed all the service for both vehicles, including transmission work on the infinity and a repair on the power seat. The reason we do not buy new cars is because they keep them running without any problems. We are so satisfied with North County that when we look for new cars, we look or Nissan products so we can continue using them. Jim Hawkins more
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  • ASSOCIATIONMember Of The Better Business Bureau

    * Full Service Auto Repair * Factory Schedule Maintenance * Oil Changes * Brakes * Clutches * Check Engine Light On * Alignments * We Service Nissan, Infiniti, Lexus, Toyota, Acura & Honda * AAA Approved Auto Repair Facility

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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm
  • Neighborhoods: Vista
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