Thunderbird Muffler Shop
“Got my broken bolt out of my shock bracket for 80 bucks”
Best Brake Repair in National City, CA
15 experts listed · 10 in National City · 10 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Sam's Alignment & Brake Service
“Very honest , shows you what needs to be replaced and why.”
Superior Tire Inc.
“Ben at superior tire took very good care of my hellcat and helped out with excellent service thank you for your great work and to the techs that took care of my car.”
Total Care Transmissions & Classic Restoration
“The owners are great people as well as his team and honest work, you shouldn't go elsewhere 2 + years and still using them.”
Legends Auto
“Amazing service done by Cesar and great prices.”
Highland Service
“Cesar is an experienced and honest mechanic when diagnosing your car.”
Listed for drivers in and around National City, CA, these 15 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: National City, CA
Of the 15 experts we list here, 10 are in National City itself and 5 come from San Diego (3, 12 mi) and Chula Vista (2, 6 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,677 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (91%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "fair" and "honest". 10 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 7 of the experts on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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.
Can I get brakes done on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 10 of the 15 shops. Pads and rotors on one axle is a short job, so it fits a Saturday well, as long as nothing is seized and no parts have to be ordered in.
07 Auto Repair
“Pedro is the best and the MOST caring mechanic I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with.”
Charlies Auto Repair
“I drive from Santee to get car work done and recommend them without reservations.”
Steering Column Repair & Supplies
“The customer service by William was outstanding, and the steering column repair was exactly what I was looking for.”
Highland Mobile Auto Service
“All my oil changes are done here”
Domex Customs
Super Tires
“We were on a family vacation when we had some tire issues, we called and they got us in the next day.”
On Broadway Auto Care Inc.
“This place is like family to me, always cares for the customers and always gets the business done well thank you 😊 …”
A Street Auto Service
“Extra shot out to Scott and the team who went above and beyond to get my car back just in time for our newborn.”
Smitty's Service
“Very knowledgeable & will be transparent with what your vehicle needs.”
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