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KB Motorsports in San Marcos

4.9 (110) 225 S Pacific St, San Marcos, CA 92078, United States

Categories

Car repair and maintenance service
Auto electrical service
Auto repair shop
Diagnostic center

Location on the map

San Marcos, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 760-471-0441
Site: http://kbmotorsports.biz/

Opening hours

Monday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Friday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.9

110 Reviews for KB Motorsports 2024:

Review №1

2024-02-08 13:13:00

KB is the works. Ive been bringing them my BMWs for 12+ years, had everything from oil changes to engine rebuild-swaps and theyre legit the most professional, helpful, reasonable shop in business. Tim, Vladi, Mike, Kip, the whole crew- Theyve done so much fine work & been so cool, I recommend their business to anyone & everyone. Do yourself a favor, get your car serviced here.

Review №2

2024-05-25 03:52:19

Highly recommend! Always fair, honest, and reasonably priced. The team does great work and customer service is excellent!

Review №3

2023-11-30 13:50:12

Excellent Communication. I took my Mercedes e350 in for service and Tim was great at keeping me posted along the way. Nice to have to proactive follow-up and dialog so I could plan my day on the pick-up. They replaced the motor & transmission mounts and the car is back to being super smooth! Thanks Guys, great work.

Review №4

2024-01-31 16:08:46

Our GLK was making a squealing noise and lit off the Check Engine Light. KB took the car without appointment and made the repairs in a timely fashion. They even offered me a shop loaner car during the repairs.

Review №5

2021-12-21 15:22:48

Great service. Honest and fair! My 1981 VW Vanagon runs like a new van now. I have been a customer for over 20 years. Multiple cars (VW, BMW, and Subaru). I would highly recommend KB Motorsprots to everyone.

Review №6

2023-12-02 00:07:50

These folks are the only reason that I still own a Sprinter van. The service Ive received has been top-notch, theyve been responsive when I needed emergency repairs, the part prices are not overblown and everyone Ive talked with has been cheerful and helpful. Theyve earned my highest recommendation.

Review №7

2023-07-29 23:00:04

The Service Manager, Tim, provided excellent customer service and was very responsive to questions pertaining to my vehicle repairs.I believe all their mechanic personnel are equally great. I was particularly impressed with the BMW knowledge of Vlad who I learned had been employed with BMW in Germany. You cant beat that level of professionalism. All at a reasonable labor rate. Definitely will use KB Motorsports for all my BMW needs.RJC

Review №8

2023-09-09 02:47:20

I have been bringing my family vehicles here for many years great staff the mechanics are very knowledgeable, and knowledgeable. I have never had a problem with KB sports. I would recommend this company to everyone looking for a great mechanic and professional, knowledgeable and friendly staff!

Review №9

2024-02-17 04:17:39

If you are looking for an alternative to taking your vehicle to the dealer for service, you have found it! They are great!

Review №10

2022-08-16 17:10:25

I have been to KB Motor Sports twice now for work done on my truck. I can honestly say they have the best customer service, overall service and genuine care for any car they are working on. Michael at the shop helped me install lighting and new wiring for my truck. He did a fantastic job and will bring every future upgrade or repair to the shop. They are top tier and would recommend them to anyone.

Review №11

2022-09-14 16:49:06

KB is a family place. You get honest assessments and pricing, knowledgable input and guidance and timely repairs. Great service. Our van is 12 years old and has almost 130k miles on it so were more frequent customers lately, but always happy with their work.

Review №12

2023-05-06 04:39:36

Tim and his highly skilled team methodically diagnosed the issue what others and the dealership could not.My Mercedes is again at its best and what a sweet ride it is!Outstanding work!I can not thank them enough!

Review №13

2023-11-05 16:14:51

KB has continued to be professional in their services as well as very courteous. With a one of a kind waiting room for customers comfort its very much a big winner.

Review №14

2023-10-04 21:36:48

KB Motorsports is the place to bring your car for any reason. They’re thorough, fast, and have a great attention to detail.

Review №15

2021-02-12 20:21:12

I do much of my own maintenance, but there are times when I need expert help. Specifically I want a mechanic that understands how to avoid future expenses by doing work today. I also want a mechanic that is not uncomfortable that some of the work, I prefer to do myself. That is exactly what I found at KB Motorsports. They know my car, give me free advice on how to maintain and provided a very technical repair at a reasonable cost - same day. I am a happy new customer.

Review №16

2020-06-24 13:59:55

Had a decent amount of work done here. They are very knowledgeable and found things with my car other shops could not.They are very respectful and fixed my car right up at a fair price.I highly recommend KB Motorsports if you are looking to get anything repaired.

Review №17

2019-02-18 22:22:20

KB Motorsports was the BEST car repair experience I have had in a long time. Very knowledgeable, fair and friendly guys! Had me in and out in under 30 minutes, whereby my dealership quoted at least 2-3 days and they saved me about $400. Wish I would have been working with KB Motorsports a long time ago--Best of the Best!

Review №18

2023-12-20 04:43:08

I’ve lived in North County most of my life and these guys are the best, most knowledgeable and amazing value.

Review №19

2016-05-07 19:06:39

Ive talked to Scott and Kip and both have been extremely helpful. Kip, the owner, along with his staff did amazing job with the short amount of time. They did a ton of work for me at a good price. I live in Mississippi and my Dad had to fly down to pick up this car for me. The car went from hardly running properly to working condition. They were very understanding of my situation and genuinely cared about my Dad making the 600+ mile drive north safely. I HIGHLY recommend them. I seriously couldnt thank them enough!

Review №20

2019-04-29 17:23:02

Had a great experience at KB Motorsports. We have a Mini that needed repairs and Tim was very thorough explaining the diagnostic process beforehand. The tech did computer scans and backed everything up with a mechanical diagnosis. They sent pictures of everything so I could approve the repair prior and made a couple of recommendations based on experience with other Mini repairs. After the repair they did a proper test drive to confirm the repair. When I picked the car up they showed me all the replaced items (just like the photos) and went over the Repair Order in detail. Dont bother with a Mini dealer, these guys are experts and way more reasonably priced!

Review №21

2017-02-24 02:11:04

Ive been taking my 76 2002a to KB Motorsports for many years now. This is the best BMW shop in North County as far as Im concerned. Kip and his staff are knowledgeable, friendly, honest and quick. When we purchased our new Kia Optima, they were nice enough to begin servicing that as well. You really cant go wrong here. I highly recommend them!

Review №22

2022-10-02 18:11:08

Weve been going to KB Motorsports and having the guys work their magic for several years on several of my wifes BMWs. There is no better place, or more honest bunch of guys in San Diego County. Theyre even willing to work on my Toyota!Thanks Vladimir and the gang for all of the excellent work!Paul & Linda

Review №23

2018-10-31 04:37:29

Tim, Vlad and Kip whom helped me out were beyond fantastic. Very professional, knowledgeable and honest. They took the time and went over every detail of the van I got inspected for a Pre Purchase Inspection I scheduled the day before. Not only did they address critical repairs but were honest about the not so urgent repairs to the Sprinter I took them. They know their stuff and wont try and scare you into thinking you need more than necessary. Thank you very much KB, hope to see you in the future and hopefully in a Sprinter!

Review №24

2018-07-02 19:37:03

Kip, Vladimir, Tim and the rest of the guys at KB Motorsports are extremely experienced and highly trained and I highly recommend you bring your vehicle to them for any problems you may be having. If they cant fix it, it most likely cant be fixed. They are also very good about getting work done promptly, usually within 24 hrs of your dropping it off. And, once its fixed by KB, it stays fixed. If not, they are happy to check your car out and if they missed something or the parts they installed failed to perform as expected, they are happy to make it right.

Review №25

2021-09-20 20:10:48

I drive 75 miles to get my car serviced at KB Motorsports. The crew at KB Motorsports is excellent, honest and great communicators. They go out of their way to provide the best service around.

Review №26

2016-08-05 02:57:17

I have been going to KB Motorsports for over 20 years. I trust no other mechanic like I trust Kip and his crew. He is the one I recommend to my relatives or clients. Service is great. If you want someone to fix your car, be honest and fair than there is no one else other than KB Motorsports.

Review №27

2022-10-03 21:57:13

Started off fine, had the car towed there and guy said he would look at it the following day. Next day guy calls back wanting roughly $2600 for fuel pump and timing belt… uh no. We declined his services. So he said it was $150 for the diagnostic. Ok whatever. I call to pay over the phone so when the tow truck gets there he can release the vehicle and all of a sudden it’s $190 because he put $40 of gas in it to TEST DRIVE!!! the thing barely goes a mile before over heating, $40!!!! And it’s a BMW so the computer shuts it off anyways. I’m so mad. Wouldn’t that be included in the service like as a courtesy….$10 of gas. Cmon man. Plus I’m already giving u $150 just to look at the thing. That’s crazy. I’m sorry but is this really how u do business?

Review №28

2021-04-07 21:36:54

Longtime customer and I would not trust my vehicles to any other shop.I live in the Eastlake section of Chula Vista and still only use Kip and Company at KB Motorsports.Outstanding service combined with honesty - Something rarely seen in other shops.

Review №29

2023-04-22 03:51:48

The staff and owner Kip are very friendly and up front about any service that you might need on your vehicle. They are very truthful and honest. I would recommend KB Motorsports to anyone looking for an honest mechanic

Review №30

2021-05-09 20:27:36

I have had my VW Passat with KB motors for over 10 years now, and I have always been happy with the way they look after my car. No hassles, and no upselling, and competent service. Thank you KB motors for keeping my 17 yo car road safe after all these years.

Review №31

2016-12-02 02:03:16

These guys are the best in San Diego County! Always up front and honest. They never try to rip you off or charge you for anything that doesnt need to be done. I went here for the first time about 4 years ago.....and always come back. They are the only repair shop I trust with my BMW!

Review №32

2020-09-16 14:28:59

I couldnt be happier, it was a pleasure dealing with everyone from the owner Kip, the manager Tim and the Tech Vladimir. They were all very knowledgeable and professional, couldnt ask for better service. I am looking forward to bringing the new M5 I just ordered to them when it arrives and I log a few thousand miles on it. Good job guys!!!

Review №33

2017-05-28 22:10:01

I have been a loyal customer for over 5 years with KB Motor Sports. Here is my story. It all started one day in May 2012 when my BMW 325i 2003 check engine light came on. I did not want to take my car to a BMW dealership so I went on line to search for a BMW specialist located in North County San Diego. From my list I came across KB Motor Sports.The next day I drove over with out a phone call or an appointment . I was greeted by Kip Busse owner/technician and asked me how can I help you today? I told Kip my check engine light is on but my car runs great? Why?Kip told me to hold on no problem just give me a few minuets to look at your car. I was told the check engine light was on because the mass meter boot needed to be replaced. I was informed that I would have to bring my car back on another day they were extremely busy. I set up a new appointment that day. As I drove away I said to myself theses guys are great!I took the car back over and all went well . My check engine light is now off. Just last week I took my car over to have them replace my Oil Pressure Switch and fix my oil leak. Result another great job!I have nothing negative to say they truly care about you and your car. The best part its fixed the first time.. So stop in to see Kip or Tim you will be satisfied i guarantee it and save money as well.

Review №34

2021-07-16 17:24:29

Good experience overall. Prices are competitive and the quality of the work is great. Will definitely continue to bring my cars in once theyre out of the standard manufacturers warranty.

Review №35

2019-09-30 14:51:37

Ive been coming to KB for YEARS and they are always honest, up front, and a great group of amazing mechanics. I actually drive up from Del Mar just to take my car to them because I know it will be done right the first time. Thanks KB for being so trustworthy!

Review №36

2020-08-14 14:22:04

Kip and his team are top notch and I trust his judgment on services that are needed. He’s not going to gouge you on things that are not necessary. Quality work and pride in quality service come out of KB Motorsports. As always, thank you.

Review №37

2024-03-18 22:49:59

Greate service and very friendly people. Fixed my suspension!

Review №38

2018-12-10 17:30:10

I highly recommend KB Motorsports. They immediately identified the issues and were quick to call me to let me know what was wrong. Upon approval, they made the necessary changes to fix my car. The motor is working better now than before. Great people to work with.

Review №39

2018-11-22 06:10:01

2nd time fixing a few things with these guys. Tim has been a huge help in a variety of ways, honest, trustworthy and friendly throughout. Would recommend them any day of the week to anyone needing work on their European-made car, don’t bother at the dealership or anywhere else.

Review №40

2023-09-06 16:14:34

The crew at KB msports consistently exceeds my expectations with their fair and comprehensive maintenance and repairs! The confidence in their expertise always reminds me Ive found the best shop in town!

Review №41

2022-11-01 17:46:26

Have only required normal maintenance. Price is not low but definitely lower than the dealership. Work is done when the car comes in and is finished on time. No problems with their work. Facility is clean and dogs are welcome

Review №42

2023-02-02 05:43:24

KB Motorsports fixed the brakes, shocks, and A/C on my old Mercedes. The car runs great now and is a pleasure to drive.

Review №43

2019-06-14 17:37:42

KB Motorsports works on all of our company vehicles. They are extremely thorough and very trustworthy. They are timely with repairs, which is vital for our business. We are very happy with the service they continue to provide.

Review №44

2023-05-08 16:28:22

Check engine light was for mass airflow sensors. Tech cleaned the sensors and replaced dirty air filters that were incorrectly installed at some time in the past at another facility. Also replaced a couple of worn machine screws which were no longer holding the cover in place. Thank you!

Review №45

2021-01-28 00:20:41

KB Motors is the best, 1. Fair Pricing 2.Great and Friendly Services.I trust them with my MBZ, Lexus, GMC Yukon, and Subaru Outback. Great people to deal with.

Review №46

2021-05-19 06:05:57

Have know Kip and his team for almost 20 years. They have handled all 3 of my BMWs over the years. They always supply excellent and reliable service.......

Review №47

2021-08-31 23:17:55

Great people work here. They are honest about what your car needs, or doesnt need!They are helping my old 1989 Vanagon come back to LIFE. Im so excited. They having an amazing crew and best of all they are HONEST!

Review №48

2021-10-23 15:34:42

Best non-dealer shop to take your European car for nearly all service and repair needs outside of factory warranty. I have been using these guys for many years for my collectible as well as not so old cars.-- Never been unhappy with these guys.

Review №49

2018-08-28 16:26:08

I have a 1974 beemer that Ive been driving since 1974. I needed a quick repair and found myself in a lurch for a new mechanic. I saw KB on Yelp. When youve been driving the same car for such a long time, you want someone to care for it - not just fix stuff. Kip and his crew seem to fit that bill. They corrected the problem in short order, gave it a thorough once over and soon had me on the road. Ill be back! Thanks Kip & Tim!

Review №50

2018-07-10 15:36:40

Knowing my limitations when it comes to diagnosing, or even fixing my car is important. Therefore, having a mechanic that I Believe, Like, and Trust, is Essential!Tim Wilde is someone I have known for a number of years and he has ALWAYS had my best interests at heart. The short list of things needed to be done to my wifes 2008 Sequoia finally seemed to be outweighing the reason for keeping it--I was ready to upgrade to a new Sequoia. However, I took the car in for a basic tune up and discussed EVERYTHING with Tim. Not only did he put me at ease, he went above and beyond to address each one of my concerns, helped me prioritize what was truly important, and ended up fixing said important things in one visit! I feel as though I just got a new car back for a fraction of what it wouldve cost me to sell and buy a new one. I highly recommend Tim Wilde, and the crew at KB Motorsports!

Review №51

2018-09-30 18:46:01

Chester, Tim, and Kip are incredibly helpful and skilled mechanics. KB Motorsports is the first shop Id recommend. Responsive, competitively priced, clean and orderly, and personable.

Review №52

2020-02-10 02:33:28

Great service, they gave me a better quote than I could get anywhere else. They fixed a bent tie rod and aligned my wheels on my AMG and Im definitely going to them instead of a dealer. Great people too, funny staff and all around would back these guys 100%

Review №53

2017-02-22 17:04:56

Kip and his crew have been working on my 1996 bmw wagon for 4 years now. They are a trustworthy band. You can rest assured your car will be in good hands. These men know what they are doing!

Review №54

2017-08-02 20:14:20

I am very pleased with KB Motorsport for all of my German car needs. I highly recommend them to friends and family. Fair prices and professional automotive care. Thanks Kip!

Review №55

2014-10-02 22:59:13

This place is one of a kind. The owner kip does a great job with being straight forward and honest about the needs of your vehicle i have been going to KBmotorsports for a while now and have had the guys there do a great job i have work preformed on my 91 mitsubishi 3000gt and also my 97 mitsubishi eclipse gs-t and have had no problems with there work ever. the guys at Kb are friendly and will even answer the questions about your vehicle you may have. I have been to many shops in the past and have been ripped of on work and cost of parts, but not with these guys. i would recommend KBmotorsports to all family friends and people in the community.

Review №56

2021-09-26 22:50:51

I have a 2002 X 5 BMW, Vladi is the reason I still drive this car. He has services this car for the last 15 years and takes such good care of it. He is the best machanic around. I drive from Temecula to get my car to him. He is an absolute professional when it comes to cars. I highly recommend him to all.

Review №57

2019-05-02 04:48:32

Excellent service. Not many mechanics can service my 1977 911S Porsche, but I can depend on KB Motorsports to correctly service my vehicle for a reasonable price.

Review №58

2018-01-31 04:23:42

Excellent service and support from the team at KB. Including them walking me through the brake wear & tear visually, and showing me the value and need of what Im spending money on. That extra step is appreciated (and interesting!). Happy to recommend.

Review №59

2016-02-29 15:58:37

Came highly recommended and impressed me with their older Mercedes knowledge/ experience and upfront demeanor on the work and priority needed. Knowledge and building trust makes a strong partnership.

Review №60

2022-10-31 19:41:20

Super professional and very knowledgeable about my Mercedes. Extremely reliable in communicating and responses. Highly recommend.

Review №61

2018-10-03 06:11:14

I have been using dealer for many years, and i wanted to try to give local shop a try, but i was wrong at this shop. Their Quote is higher than the Dealer for the same work, they added extra hour than the dealer, so their price become higher. There is really no saving compared to dealer. At dealership, besides being CHEAPER, you get loaner car, lounge, and service etc. The counter guy here is rude and try to take advantage of customer. Beware !

Review №62

2014-10-08 03:38:54

Ive been taking my cars here for some time now. Im very satisfied and I recommend them highly. Theyre good their prices are reasonable and they are dependable. Highly recommended!

Review №63

2023-02-25 20:09:33

Im an engineer with extensive quality assurance training so Im all about technical acumen and processes. For this reason I trust this shop to do the job right the first time.

Review №64

2017-04-06 23:10:05

Kip and crew extremely knowledgeable, friendly, straight talking (no bullshit)! SO glad I found KB Motorsports for my BMW and VW today. Thanks for your valuable time and insight Kip.

Review №65

2020-06-14 05:16:49

We took my daughter’s car here for repair. Very honest, friendly and dependable shop! Definitely our go to for future work on our Audi!!

Review №66

2019-02-21 23:10:10

Excellent Service! Highly skilled and knowledgable. KB has been performing our BMW repairs for almost two decades.

Review №67

2022-08-23 16:42:58

The team at KP Motorsports is knowledgeable, honest and friendly. I would not take our cars anywhere else.Brad

Review №68

2015-12-05 04:20:39

Prices are high. They dont include diagnostic either. The parts were overpriced by a lot. Customer service was lousy. The employee Scott was very unpleasant.Clutch job was botched. Now it has to go back on my time. Not recommended.

Review №69

2024-02-10 18:18:46

Great service at fair prices.

Review №70

2019-01-04 06:06:17

Great place to have my mini repaired. Alway upfront about the costs and condition of my car. Updates during repairs. highly recommended.

Review №71

2015-08-20 15:00:20

Be careful to give a deposit to adam. He took my deposit and never gave me my parts. Get a receipt or this guy will scam you. When I asked him for my money back he said he would blow up my car. He is the bald want a be skin head

Review №72

2018-08-30 16:40:46

Start to finish, professional, knowledgeable, proficient and pleasant. Its a relief to say, I now have a good, sorry, great mechanic. It really is nice when people go the second mile! Thanks Tim and staff!

Review №73

2020-07-10 14:27:19

I have taken two of my cars here and both times they give me great, personal service. They also offer up options on how to fix the problem, which I appreciate.

Review №74

2023-06-29 21:40:10

Professional automotive - in addition to proving excellent service theyre expertise in troubleshooting intermittent or difficult to diagnose problems is invaluable

Review №75

2018-01-20 17:28:56

Great people who totally worked with me to get the work done needed making my car safe and we feel like the examination and repairs were thorough and yet within my budget

Review №76

2017-12-09 16:08:14

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Definitely recommend for any service needs, and very happy with support on my e36 M3.

Review №77

2018-07-12 23:55:57

KB Motorsports definitely knows how to take care of their customers. Their knowledge and expertise is what keeps me coming back.

Review №78

2024-01-17 19:19:40

KB is the only place I will trust to service my cars. I have sent a number of friends there and all have agreed that this is a great place to have cars serviced.

Review №79

2022-07-13 05:16:51

Excellent experience! Very knowledgeable, provided great advice and servicing on our 2014 BlueTech.

Review №80

2023-02-14 18:45:11

I always have a great experience with KB. Excellent and timely service every time. Very friendly too!

Review №81

2023-01-11 02:26:27

Highly recommend - excellent shop, honest and fair priced for their experience and quality work.

Review №82

2020-07-01 03:40:29

They keep my Boxster running well. Knowledgable and Trustworthy with fair prices. You wont be sorry.

Review №83

2020-08-26 14:28:12

A great shop operated by people whi really care about you and your car. the price is fair and quality is excellent.

Review №84

2019-02-05 15:40:28

Great honest and comprehensive service. I now have a great doctor and medical clinic for my Mercedes.

Review №85

2023-10-12 06:04:48

Always Great service, friendly & knowledgeable staff. Best part is the warm atmosphere & knowing the team has your best interest at heart.

Review №86

2021-03-05 18:32:45

Great service. Best parts. Far exceeds others. Good people. Recommended without reservation.

Review №87

2020-10-25 21:47:06

Always awesome service. Team is knowledgeable and friendly. Quick and reasonable! Love them!

Review №88

2018-01-08 15:32:10

Not the least expensive but fair, honest and knowledgeable about the mfgd they work on. For a woman - peace of mind.

Review №89

2019-01-21 15:07:09

The best shop in California. Very knowledgable with great crew and friendly service.

Review №90

2021-12-12 19:52:07

I just feel like they really have my back and I trust them implicitly!

Review №91

2021-12-06 19:36:58

Quality work and warrantied service. Very professional people here.

Review №92

2018-10-17 18:03:23

Tim provided great honest work on our Volkswagon.Thank you.

Review №93

2020-12-09 18:00:53

Amazing business they treat there customers with respect and it was a good experience.

Review №94

2018-08-11 05:03:17

LOVE these guys!! Always fair and the work is superlative

Review №95

2022-02-26 17:12:07

The service at KB is excellent and the staff very professional.

Review №96

2019-12-09 02:02:04

Great people. First choice for any car needs.

Review №97

2017-11-12 04:29:07

These guys do a great job. No upselling; just what you need.

Review №98

2022-03-23 22:20:17

Great service and happy returning customer.

Review №99

2020-08-08 07:11:48

Kip and crew are the best of the best..highly recommend!

Review №100

2018-11-28 16:11:26

Great service, honest, trustworthy mechanic.

Review №101

2017-11-12 20:53:29

Always first rate care and reasonable prices

Review №102

2020-07-11 15:40:32

Outstanding work. Outstanding service. Highly recommended.

Review №103

2020-09-30 17:25:36

Love these guys. Pros and VERY honest.

Review №104

2018-08-01 21:55:28

Wow Love the service and then some !!! Did I say Amazing !!!

Review №105

2021-11-01 21:41:50

Replace water pump and thermostat.

Review №106

2020-03-06 01:51:31

Great work always!

Review №107

2019-03-15 15:26:51

Friendly and very skilled!

Review №108

2019-12-20 16:24:11

Trustworthy service!

Review №109

2017-11-12 17:32:03

Prompt, helpful, honest.

Review №110

2022-10-05 04:23:00

Wonderful as usual