Dan`s Precision Alignment / Solana Beach, California

Rating: ★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Wheel Alignment-Frame & Axle Servicing-Automotive, Wheels-Frame & Axle Servicing-Equipment

Address: 565 Westlake St Suite 200 # F, Solana-Beach

Postal code: 92024

Phone: (760) 753-0481

ALL MAKES DIESEL AND GAS

JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! IMPORT RADIAL, PERFORMANCE, LT TRUCK RAIDAL, SUV, ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE, FREE BRAKE INSPECTION (MOST CARS), ALIGMNMENT, CV BOOTS, OIR CHANGE... TIRE SERVICES: DISMOUNTING/MOUNTING:PASSENGER lT TRCK, MEDTRUCK, INDUSTRIAL, OTR, BLANCE:MACHINE BALNACE 10" TO 46 WHEELS MAX DIAMETER 46", TIRE DISPOSAL: START AT $2.00 FOR PASSANGER. TIRE REPAIRS: PATCHES ARE INSTALLED ON INSIDE TO SEAL THE NON-POROUS RUBBER. BRAKES: MOST US & IMPORT FREE BRAKE INSPECTION. INSPECT WHEEL, ROTOR DRUMS. VISUAL CHECK OF MASTER CYLINDER AND CALIPERS. FREE ESTIMATE INCLUDED. TRUCKS THAT REQUIRE REMOVAL & REOPLACMENT OF AZLE TO CHECK GBRAKES THERE WILL BE CHARGE.. ALIGMENT: CHECK TO PULL READING $20.00 INSPECTION CHECK FOR LOOSE MOVEMENT IN FRONT END. 3-9 SHAKE DOWN FPR HIDDEN TOE CHANGE, MOVEMENT. 12-6 SHAKE DOWN FOR LOOSE BEARINGS, UPPER BALL JOINT, ALIGNMENT IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PARTS. BEDFING/CASTOR CORREIONS ARE EXTRA. RETREADS: TRAILER 12/32 TO 18/32, HIGHWAY14/32 TO 18/32, DIR VE TREAD 18/32 TO 32/32...WE HAVE ADDITIONAL TREADS AVAILABLE, JUST CALL FOR INFORMATION FRONT END WORK: SHOCKS, STRUTS, TIE RODS, INNER SOCKETS, RACK & PINION, STEREING GEARS, MOTOR MOUNTS, POWER STEERING HOSES

Reviews:

Terrific Service

I am writing to counter the negative review ""Mentally Unstable"" written. Dan has worked on my 64 Olds 88 and my truck and has been nothing but friendly and fair. When you talk to Dan and find out what really happened with the review above, you understand who the unstable person really is and it ain`t Dan. I`ll even put my email here for anyone wants more of a reference. I`d hate to see someone dissuaded from using ... view moreDan`s shop because of an unfair review. Support local shops. verytallmichael@gmail

verytallmichael / 4/18/2010

An Honest Mechanic you can Trust

About a year ago, I was given an estimated to align SUV that exceed $1,000 and was told my vehicle was unsafe to drive. I took the vehicle to Dan for a second estimate and the alignment cost me less than $100. Since that time, I have been taking my vehicles to Dan for all repair services. On several occasions he has either done some minor work at no charge (such as installing a new battery for just the cost of batter... view morey) or redirecting the service request to something more cost effective.

The key to a good mechanic is finding someone that does quality work that you can trust do what is needed and not just drive up the bill. I have found the mechanic in Dan.

BoRitter / 3/23/2010

Good Mechanic

I had Dan do some work on my mustang and he knows what he is doing. The work he did on my car was exceptional and I would go back the next time I need an alignment on any one of my cars

dannyf2009 / 11/25/2009

Great Mechanic

I had several good experiences at Dan`s alignment center. If you are looking for an honest, and reliable mechanic, Dan is your man. He is professional in his appearance and demeanor. This guy has integrity.

Janet Leutel / 10/25/2009

Mentally unstable

I have had a bad experience with this guy - he has a violent temper and I would advice others to stay away from him & his shop. He overcharges 3-4 times over the amount of time the work actually takes. He also avoids having to provide receipts so that the income is not on record. For the past several months, I have been a regular customer and he did decent work on my car. The last job that he did on my car - replacin... view moreg the rear coil springs, he initially told me it would take 5-10 minutes to replace each coil spring but charged me for 1.5 hours for what took him less than 30 minutes to do (with me actually giving him a hand and getting cut in my arm in the process). I asked him why he was charging me that much and that I didn`t think that was a fair price to charge and he just lost it - yelling at me, threatening to keep my car if I didn`t agree to that amount, and throwing things around the shop. I paid him and asked for a receipt but he refused. I kept calm the whole time but it was a threatening experience I wouldn`t wish on anyone. I`m not sure if this is his normal personality or maybe it`s the stress he`s facing since he`s going thru bankruptcy and the prospect of losing the shop since business has been very slow (I wonder why). And maybe the reason he overcharges is to try to make up the difference between the business he`s lost and his last lingering customers. I have filed a complaint with the California Bureau of Automotive Repair for him not providing me with receipts of his work and he is currently under investigation. Whatever the case is, his situation does not make for a good environment to do business - find another mechanic/shop that has good customer service and is financially (and mentally) stable.

smgroup5 / 7/16/2009

Mentally unstable crook

I have had a bad experience with this guy - he has a violent temper and I would advice others to stay away from him & his shop. He overcharges 3-4 times over the amount of time the work actually takes. He also avoids having to provide receipts so that the income is not on record. For the past several months, I have been a regular customer and he did decent work on my car. The last job that he did on my car - repl... view moreacing the rear coil springs, he initially told me it would take 5-10 minutes to replace each coil spring but charged me for 1.5 hours for what took him less than 30 minutes to do (with me actually giving him a hand and getting cut in my arm in the process). I asked him why he was charging me that much and that I didn`t think that was a fair price to charge and he just lost it - yelling at me, threatening to keep my car if I didn`t agree to that amount, and throwing things around the shop. I paid him and asked for a receipt but he refused. I kept calm the whole time but it was a threatening experience I wouldn`t wish on anyone. I`m not sure if this is his normal personality or maybe it`s the stress he`s facing since he`s going thru bankruptcy and the prospect of losing the shop since business has been very slow (I wonder why). And maybe the reason he overcharges is to try to make up the difference between the business he`s lost and his last lingering customers. I have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau for him not providing me with receipts of his work and he is currently under investigation. Whatever the case is, his situation does not make for a good environment to do business - find another mechanic/shop that has good customer service and is financially (and mentally) stable.

smgroup / 7/15/2009