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La Mesa Automotive-n-Alignment
- Inspection
- Wheel Alignment
- The Future
“They also did an inspection on my car, free of charge, and let me know a few other things that needed replacement that my dealership didn't even tell me.”
Best Auto Repair in La Mesa, CA
24 professionals listed · 20 in La Mesa · 12 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- Diagnosis
- Dealership
- Oil
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service for the first time, and I must say that my experience exceeded all expectations.”
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Greenlight Auto Care
- Fair
- Prices
- Stars
“Jerry was able to figure out that I needed a new battery and get a replacement installed within an hour, and followed up with me afterwards to make sure everything was still good with my car.”
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Greg's Automotive Helix
- Honest
- Battery
- Work
“I have had difficulty with my classic car and I was under the erroneous impression that I had a mechanical problem, however Greg's determined that I had a dud battery that could not keep a charge and recommended to check whether it was under warranty...”
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Rob's Automotive
- Save Money
- Sell
- Engine
“He lets me know exactly what needs to be done to keep my car running safely and has even told me not to worry about certain things that aren't necessary so I can save money!”
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Euro Auto Tech & Smog
- Mechanic
- Cost
- Oil
“I had my Toyota Corolla brakes to be changed and these guys did it professionally with a great attitude, And so I started regularly changing my engine oil and coolant at their workshop.”
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, CA, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: La Mesa, CA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 20 are in La Mesa itself and 4 come from San Diego (7 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,107 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and value (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the professionals on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
17 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
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John's Automotive Care La Mesa
- Mechanic
- Upsell
- Needs
“I took my car in to get inspected to make sure it was in good condition before our first baby arrives, and this team was so quick and the results were easy to understand and take action on.”
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Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
- Prices
- Brakes
“I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse - I love my car and despite the pressure to get a new one from friends/family, Faudi makes sure that every time I get my car back it is like new - when my A/C broke - He made sure to communicate and comfort me that h...”
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The Auto Center in La Mesa
“As a woman I never really enjoyed going to mechanics, and he was even showing me different things and giving me a little teaching on the brakes and brake pads!”
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La Mesa Auto Care
- Job
- Pay
- Price
“We've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Bruce for over a decade before relocating out-of-state and since moving, all we can ever say is why can't we find our LMAC out here.”
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Kearny Mesa Automotive & Transmission
- Mechanic
- Price
- Oil
“He Made me feel good about coming here and explained the details of what exactly a SMOG is LOL (girl things yanno) and I really appreciate the professionalism he showed.”
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Helix Auto Center
“When I brought my car in, I also had the tires I'd be replacing them with not knowing one tire had been left out in the box with the recent rain and the acoustic foam had absorbed a bit of water (I know, very dumb of me not to check prior to bringing...”
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AA Auto Repair & Transmission
“He even stayed a little after hours to finish working on my car to make it more convenient for me so I didn't have to come back the next day to get my car.”
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Tony Beck's Repair Shop
- Price
- Mechanic
“As my Auto Mechanics teacher said back in 1977, in this day and age, when you get a job working on cars, some will get to know one make of car and specialize in it, that's me and Volvo, then some will work on all makes and know as much as they can, t...”
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Raul's Automotive
- AC
- Brakes
- Vehicle
“Raul Automotive did an excellent repair on my vehicle today, keeping their promise in time and cost with great spirit and hospitality while I waited for the fix to be done, and I had brought the vehicle in after hours.”
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Sid's Auto Body Inc.
“Got in an accident in early December, and when I was finally able to get things worked out with the insurance, they had my car repaired and back to new in 10 days (estimated 14).”
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Garcia's Auto Repair
- Price
- Work Done
“Great service as always!”
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Luxury Import Care
- Vehicle
“I actually feel more comfortable here than I do at a dealership because I can actually talk to the mechanic that worked on my car and he can let me know exactly what he saw on my car instead of a salesperson.”
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San Diego Performance European
- Review
- Price
- Engine
“The rust repair ended up being a larger rear body repair and given a week, Ben did what he could possibly do with my car in that given time, which is another reason this shop deserves a great review because you could tell that Ben actually cared for ...”
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Car Service La Mesa
- Brakes
- Price
- Oil
“This is my second time coming to this shop for service after searching for a shop that is reliable and trustworthy one of my coworkers recommended this shop so I decided to give it a shot so I brought my truck for service and I was not disappointed s...”
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Smartech Auto
“I would always recommend going to this shop,they do a great job with a fair price,they have amazing customer services,I trust this shop of my vehicles,and always they do amazing job 👍 …”
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Auto Fix
- Price
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
“I have been taking my vehicles to Luis for almost 10 years and he's always had me back on the road with no issues, he's done pretty much everything between all my vehicles and had them back to me quickly running very well”
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Young Family Automotive
- Mechanic
- Price
- Vehicle
“I was looking for someone to fix my A/C, he offered to check it out, we arranged a time and a day, dropped car off at the shop a couple of hours later, he was done.”
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La Mesa Motor Clinic
- Prices
“The owner here knows more about my Prius that they did at Toyota and, unlike the dealership, he does not try to hustle you out of more money with unnecessary repairs.”
Auto Repair Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$320
Maximum cost
$2665
National Average
$491
Avg Per Hour Rates
$86
$395
$693
Fair price range is based on 260 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in La Mesa
- “Rob took a look, gave me an estimate of cost (which was very reasonable) and was able to get me in and replace the bad joint the next day.” — customer of Rob's Automotive
- “They delivered on their promises, repairing my car on time, and the cost estimates were accurate, with no surprises.” — customer of Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- “The final cost was lower than I expected and even lower than their initial estimate… due to less work and fluids needed to finish the job.” — customer of John's Automotive Care La Mesa
- “They completed the work ahead of schedule, and their estimates were good.” — customer of Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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