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Best Smog Station
“I will not take my car to anyone else period Services Out-of-state, Change of ownership, Initial registration, Smog certification, Registration renewal”
Radiator/Cooling System Flush Services near National City, CA
National City has 8 mechanics of its own; this list adds 21 from towns including La Mesa (12), Encinitas (5) and Poway (2).
24 listed · 3 in National City · 19 rated 4.5+
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Superior Tire Inc.
“At the end my truck is running smoothly, my tires look cleaner than my truck, and there was no pressure about the rest of the work my truck needs so I'm definitely going back.”
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Soapy Joe's Car Wash
- Air Fresheners
- Dryer
- Cart
“I like this car wash because it has excellent customer service and more than anything I like how young Luis serves me, a very kind, respectful person for whom I recommend soapy joes”
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Total Care Transmissions & Classic Restoration
Maintenance
“Good service and very honest mechanic”
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Cool Way Radiator & Air Conditioning
- AC
- Price
“Don't let the location fool you, they know what they're doing & will take care of all your automotive heating & cooling needs in the best possible way.”
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MCI Auto Repair
“! My pins in my rear calipers were seized and not cycling like they should, one of the pins/bolt broke inside the bracket and instead of ordering new brackets/calipers and costing me more money they painstakingly drilled out the stuck pin/bolt and ma...”
Area overview: National City, CA
Their ratings run from 4.1 to 5.0 across 7,427 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews; 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (83%) and value (77%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), maintenance (4), air conditioning (3), brake service (3) and check engine light (3). 5 list staff certifications (ASE); 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 17 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email; 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page list coolant flushes and antifreeze service in National City, CA. What each one says about the coolant types it stocks, machine flushes and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Highland Service
- Car Wash
- Price
- Gas Station
“Had a flat, was driving on donut, they did their best but the tire was old, cracking on sides and been patched a few times prior, they appologized and suggested t store that sold good used tires since I couldn't afford a new tire!”
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Advanced Auto Body Group
“The best place to paint cars”
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Highland Mobile Auto Service
“All my oil changes are done here”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
Smog, Schedule Appointment
“I like how they'll offer alternative solutions to an issue your car might have instead of just telling you that you have to take the most expensive route.”
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1 Way Auto Clinic
Car AC Repair, General Maintenance, Diagnostics
“Honestly, what made me leave this review was the text I received the next week to make sure everything was working the way I expected and asking if I was satisfied with my experience.”
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FTS Auto
Air Conditioning and Heating Services, Brake Repair and Replacement, Transmission Services
“As a woman who is clueless about what's happening under the hood of my car, any other auto shop could have taken advantage of me and charged me for things I didn't need”
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Genie Auto Center
Brake System Service, Cooling System Service, Tire Services
“They're good people they're honest people people and the car work gets done very quick very quick love this place love this place won't take my car anywhere else”
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On Broadway Auto Care Inc.
Suspension, Intoxalock, Air Conditioning Services
“Maggie was so understanding, kind, and always took the time to explain to me what parts were needed for what and always tried to find the best price for me.”
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Kirk's Radiator
- Job
- Exhaust
- Quality
“If you're in need of major cooling system work or just some routine maintenance this is the place for old school honesty and high quality work I wouldn't take my XJ anywhere else a great family run place”
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Morena Automotive
- Vehicle
- Upsell
- Mechanic
“I had some components under the car that were rusted and the mechanic kindly walked me through the process he was going to take to remove and replace them.”
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Jaguar Coventry Cars
- Running
- Fair
- Driving
“They most recently performed a PPI for a sales client of mine and then worked with the new owner to perform some of the recommended service from said ppi.”
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John's Automotive Care
Testing and Troubleshooting, German Cars, Maintenance
“I will never go back to my dealership for repairs again, John's made it super easy, they were extremely accommodating, personable but not fake and extremely efficient.”
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Cartune Independent Service
“At first they told me I would need to replace the motor so I asked their honest opinion on if it is worth it and if they mind inspecting the rest of the car.”
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Smitty's Service
- Dealership
- Pricing
- Oil
“Even though charges are overpriced for me I see that others have seen the great service they provide because everthing is by appointment and it's a week or 2 for available appts.”
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Certified Car Clinic
Transmission Repair, Steering / Suspension, A/C Repair
“I had a weird noise comming from my car and I expected them to start changing parts like most shops do, but they troubleshot the actual problem and found some lose bolt that fixed the problem.”
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Minsky Mercedes
Suspension Services, A/C Services, Oil Change Services
“I had to replace my headlight assembly on my 2019 c300 and was looking at multiple different german auto locations and it gave me the most reasonable price.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
Engine Repair, Heating and Cooling, Steering, Suspension and Alignment
“They were incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding, taking the time to explain everything that needed to be fixed and prioritizing repairs based on my budget.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
Smog Test and Repair
“Not only did they diagnose and fix the issue with precision, but they also took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand, empowering me as a customer.”
Radiator Coolant Fluid Exchange Services in National City, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$65
Maximum cost
$248
National Average
$103
$108
$162
Typical price range is based on 316 cost profiles
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Why does this page include shops elsewhere?
3 of the 24 shops sit in National City and the rest are the nearest listed within 20 mi, each shown with its own city. This is planned maintenance rather than an emergency, so booking a little further out costs you nothing but the drive.
What customers near National City say
- “I felt very comfortable with him and the repairs that my car needed.” — customer of Highland Service
- “This is a great shop they really care about the customer service” — customer of MCI Auto Repair
- “Friendly, trustworthy and honest people. Only place I take my car w no worry by knowing I will be charged fairly and they will take care of my care the best.” — customer of Total Care Transmissions & Classic Restoration
- “Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They always give honest advice, get the job done properly and quickly.” — customer of Superior Tire Inc.
- “At the shop, was greeted professionally (not Ben) even though they were quite busy and kept me updated on the status of the job.” — customer of Superior Tire Inc.
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.