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Rob's Automotive
- Vehicle
- Truck
- Price
“Took my car in to be inspected before a long trip and Rob was honest and said my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was in great condition and only brake fluid needed to be changed.”
Best Brake Repair in La Mesa, CA
24 experts listed · 12 in La Mesa · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Euro Auto Tech & Smog
- Team
- Cost
- Oil
“The guy at front desk and who did my smog ( he may have been owner or manager) was very helpful and took about 15min to smog check and also gave me some advice on my new used car which I appreciate.”
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John's Automotive Care La Mesa
- Smog
- Check Engine Light
- Oil
“Highly recommended for all your vehicle need and save you money also they work with your warranty service company and they saved me more money, so how is that for outstanding customer service 👍”
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Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
- Brakes
- Prices
“This is one of the best place in San Diego the service is awesome and everyone is very helpful thank you siry Auto Group I definitely recommend this place for everyone.”
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The Auto Center in La Mesa
“It took him the weekend to fix my car so he's very quick, he walks through everything he's going to work on, and he even inspected a car my girlfriend was thinking about buying for free.”
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Kearny Mesa Automotive & Transmission
- Job
- Price
- Oil
“I moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago and whenever I'm coming down to San Diego to see friends and family, I continue to drop my car off and let the guys do whatever they deem necessary.”
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, CA, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: La Mesa, CA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 12 are in La Mesa itself and 12 come from San Diego (9, 7 mi) and Chula Vista (3, 10 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,925 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (85%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (3), maintenance (3), air conditioning (2), belts & hoses (2) and brake services (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
9 of the 24 shops list a coupon or a promotion. Advertised brake deals usually cover pads on one axle with the cheapest compound, so read what the price includes before you book, especially whether rotors and hardware are extra.
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AA Auto Repair & Transmission
“Junior gave me a quote over the phone, and the next day I got a remanufactured alternator for my Odyssey minivan (OEM were not available anywhere, due to back order)”
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Tony Beck's Repair Shop
- Mechanic
- Price
“A couple of hours after dropping it off, he called and said he had moved a backing plate that was rubbing against the rotor, that the sound was gone, and that there was no charge.”
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Raul's Automotive
- Window
- Team
- Mechanic
“Most recently did a job for $1600 that another shop quoted my daughter $3300 for, and that wasn't including extra work like a new drivers window, alignment, and this is because the other shops parts costs were super inflated, and Raul had great deals...”
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Young Family Automotive
- Job
- Price
- Vehicle
“After many years of dealing with different mechanic shops and their nonsense, Young Family Automotive has stood out above the rest, without comparison.”
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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.”
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True Adas Calibration
- Radar
“Great service Amer helped me with my Tacoma had an issue with the front adaptive, cruise control, radar definitely recommend this place great people great service”
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S D Top Tune
- Prices
- Smog
“People here are very friendly and efficient”
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Bill Attaway Restorations
“Best mechanic in San Diego”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Discount
- Diagnostic
- Inspection
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- System
- Efficient
- Vehicle
“The labor involved in taking apart struts and springs (compressing them to disassemble/reassemble) versus the price of the new components didn't make sense to do just the strut alone.”
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FTS Auto
- Inspection
- Pressure
- Mechanic
“Having a mechanic I can trust makes my life so much easier cause I know I'm not going to get ridiculous "recommendation" on what should be or "needs to be" fixed.”
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1 Way Auto Clinic
- Check Engine Light
- Toyota Highlander
- Smog
“If any issues arise during the service, or if some parts are not available, they always call to discuss the options available before proceeding with any changes.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Leak
- Coffee
- Oil
“Very professional, they don't try to upsell you on things you don't need, prices are fair, great workmanship, all around great experience every time.”
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Super Tires
- Tow Truck
- Human Being
- Cash
“Here, the guy told me he could do it, the price was more or less than the standard alignment package I got at the first place I visited, did it in 30 minutes and gave me a 5-month warranty on his work.”
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On Broadway Auto Care Inc.
- Fair
- Desk
- Smog
“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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Courtney Tire Services
“Zack was really helpful with my issue on my tire, communicated what the solution was and since I purchased the tires with Courtney I was not charged for patching of my tire.”
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Morena Automotive
- Smog
- Upsell
- Diagnosed
“I brought my daughters car in to diagnose a power steering grind and he took it right in, did the diagnostic, called with an estimate and had the car done in 1 day.”
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Beeline Brake
“Went to get my drums resurfaced and had multiple shops around town tell me it wasn't even possible due to the age of the drums or they didn't have the correct equipment to do it.”
Brake Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$43
Maximum cost
$587
National Average
$160
Avg Per Hour Rates
$94
$139
$320
Average price range is based on 411 cost profiles
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