Jay's Car Repair
“The team here did great work on my Subaru with total transparency on what needed to be done and what didn't.”
Best Auto Repair in San Clemente, CA
10 professionals listed · 5 in San Clemente · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Totally Independent Toyota Service By Performance Edge Auto
“Great Service, in and out , hello goodbye , no BS 👍 definitely my mechanic now”
Bavarian Master Care
“They took care of my wife's car at a price hundreds of dollars less than our Toyota dealer.”
RSC Automotive Repair Center
“I called and got a same day appointment for a coolant flush, and picked up the car in 2 or 3 hours.”
San Clemente Auto Service
“A nail got stuck in our tire, and as soon as we arrived, they quickly removed it and fixed everything.”
Shadetree Automotive
“The team is so helpful, takes the time to thoroughly explain everything that needs to be done, and treats customers with genuine kindness.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Clemente, CA, these 10 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: San Clemente, CA
Of the 10 professionals we list here, 5 are in San Clemente itself and 5 come from San Marcos (3, 33 mi), San Juan Capistrano (1, 4 mi) and Oceanside (1, 23 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,621 reviews; all 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 59 years. 1 gives free estimates and 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the professionals on this page; 9 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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?
9 of the 10 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.
Auto Repair
“Always 100% honest and make sure you are leaving in the best condition!!”
Heinz Gietz Autohaus
“I brought in my premium forged wheels and a fresh set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires to be mounted and balanced, and the team exceeded all expectations.”
Baja HQ
“They know how to source the best equipment, the install it quickly and the quality of their work is exceptional.”
Excelsior Motorsports
“Excelsior Motorsports is the place you want to take your Corvette or any other GM performance, vehicle!”
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