Best Car Restoration and Customization in Vista, CA

“Since we only needed to replace the bottom part of the seats and the bolster of the driver's seat, I was a little bit concerned about how the leather would match the existing leather.”

“It was my first time to have my undersuspension powdercoated like knuckles, control arms, Brembo calipers, sway bars, rotors, etc that I bought from a JDM junkyard in Burbank couple of years ago and I'd say that the finished products were phenomenal.”

“Aside from the top notch quality of their work which is all 'in-house', they are honest, good, and humble people who take a tremendous amount of pride and ownership in their work; I enjoy visiting them any chance I get and I appreciate them sharing t...”

“They had me scheduled in a timely and convenient manner and provided advice tailored to my situation with explanations for why they were suggesting certain work be done.”

“I only needed one belt repaired but based on the conversation and professionalism he demonstrated, I decided to buy enough material to do both seat belts for an older first gen Toyota Tacoma.”

“I have had a variety of work done on different cars by Markel's, including installation of a new convertible top & work done on leather seats (including dyeing).”

“He even identified I was having an issue with my trunk latch, which HONDA actually MISDIAGNOSED and told me was a sensor issue (for which Honda would not even refund me).”

“Eddie has tuned and done added some parts, car runs fantastic, Eddie is a super cool guy very nice, definitely the only shop I would go to do major engine work, he will be installing my Kenne Bell soon”

“Even though they had never worked on one before, they easily were able to figure out the intricacies of its odd design, being familiar with its Maserati, Lotus, and Porsche counterparts as well as its Bosch fuel system.”

“Jay is absolutely wonderful, helped me work with an insurance company that was trying to give me the run around getting my car repaired (driver side door dented and paint ruined).”

“The guy i spoke with over the phone explained what needed to be done.”

“I work in the automotive industry, so I have referred hundreds of repairs to their location and have not once had an issue with improper repairs or heard complaints from corporate or private clients.”

“Honest & professional manager !”

“The pinstripe store”

“Incredible work done by HOT RODS!!”

“This awesome fellow has created waves and assisted in changing the minds and heart of auto companies to begin switching their production from the old expensive way of gas and into the future finally with super powerful fully electric drive trains tha...”