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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Report
- Diagnostic
- Oil
“I was never forced to buy anything and the best part is that they send you pictures of every issue with a brief explanation to help you understand what is going on.”
Car Air Conditioning Repair near San Diego, CA
San Diego has 61 specialists of its own; this list adds 24 from Encinitas (16), La Mesa (7) and Poway (1).
24 listed · 23 rated 4.5+
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
Schedule Appointment, Smog
“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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Japanese Car Masters
European Repair, Asian Repair, Auto Repair Maintenance
“They did not fix anything extra to add on the invoice, rather they provided me with great information on the other issues i want to pay attention to, which was great for me.”
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Motec Auto Care
Wheel / Tire Care, Complete / General Auto Care, Engine Repair
“Motec Auto care is too good, so don't tell anybody else about them (otherwise we will all be at the end of a long line of customers if you spread the word).”
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Mission Hills Automotive
- Oil
- Towed
- Mechanic
“Our service advisor Liz did an absolutely fantastic job of keeping us informed on the status of the diagnosis and repairs needed on our 2014 Ford Escape.”
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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.”
Area overview: San Diego, CA
Their ratings run from 4.2 to 4.9 across 6,768 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (84%), quality (83%) and value (65%). The services they list most often on their websites are check engine light (4), engine repair (4), air conditioning (3), brake repair (3) and auto electric (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE); 21 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 14 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email; 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists 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 specialist before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page list air conditioning work in San Diego, CA. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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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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Beeline Brake
Shocks and Struts, Brakes, Auto Repair
“I believe the gentleman who helped me was name Danny or Tom and he was very kind and patient with me through the whole process of trying to figure out a mistake another mechanic made when fixing my brakes.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
Engine Repair, Heating and Cooling, Brake Repair
“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.”
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KB Motorsports
Check Engine Light, Shocks and Struts Repair, Importance of BMW Transmission Maintenance
“I've been bringing them my BMW's for 12+ years, had everything from oil changes to engine rebuild-swaps and they're legit the most professional, helpful, reasonable shop in business.”
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Bowman's Garage
- Light
- Diagnosis
- Truck
“You know when it down to experience and the commitment to getting the job do right with training Tonio and his crew have done the done a good job for me and they'll help you get back on the road.”
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Centric Auto Repair
Domestic, Toyota, Auto Electric
“I was nervous about having my Jeep dropped off by the tow truck after hours, but the next business day the guys at Centric reached out right away and made me feel totally at ease.”
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Mission Village Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Couple
- Work
“They were so nice to work with and super friendly, were able to identify the issue quickly whereas another shop was not, fix damage the other shop did, and they did it all quickly!”
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RB Automotive
Transmission, Tire Inspection, Exhaust/System
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Auto A/C replacement, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Polycare Automotive Inc.
Transmission & Drive Train Services, Ignition & Electrical Systems, Steering & Suspension Systems
“Another cool aspect of this company was the overnight vehicle drop off option where you can leave your keys in the mail drop box and security patrols the lot overnight.”
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Allen's Wrench
“Basically, I needed a new starter, and I opted for an after market one even though I was advised against it (Honda's is like three times more expensive).”
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Advantec Auto Repair
Transmissions, A/C Repair, Oil Change
“I feel I have to leave review because it was reviewed that brought me here after I've gone to several mechanics shop where they lack knowledge and insight.”
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Caledonian Auto Repair
- Reviews
- Truck
- Vehicle
“Finding a trustworthy local auto shop can be a bit of a pain and dealerships can be pretty expensive, finally got lucky with trusting reviews because the reviews for Caledonian were spot on.”
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Tunes Lubes & Smogs
Auto Tune Ups, Smog Station, Brake Service
“After a number of mechanics, including Pep Boys and other 'big' shops, couldn't figure out my issue, Tunes Lubes & Smog put in real effort to get my van up and running again.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Battery Maintenance and Charging Service, Air Conditioning Services, Automatic Transmission Repair and Rebuilding
“We need to have my transmission tuned up for shifting Lloyd told me there's nothing wrong with my transmission did not charge me excellent shop excellent customer support”
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Speedy Auto Repair & Smog Check
- Coupon
- DMV
- Diagnostic
“After spending thousands of dollars at other mechanics only to have the same issue come back a few months, if not days later I can truly say you will not have that issue at this place.”
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Stereo Depot San Diego
Car Stereos
“Came here to get a second opinion on my stereo and they gave me such a better price for such a better quality system then anywhere else I looked, and it was some of the best service I've ever received in my life!”
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Auto Guys
- Oil
- Work
- Up Sell
“I wrote this is because I have been continuously receiving great services from the Guys and feeling obligated to give them the praise that they deserve to.”
Auto A/C & Heating Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$188
Maximum cost
$3244
National Average
$437
$188
$998
Typical price range is based on 473 cost profiles
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Which shops in San Diego offer a free check?
4 of the 24 shops on this page say they give free estimates. For air conditioning that usually means a quick look and a vent temperature reading. The gauge test and leak trace are the part that actually finds the fault, and those are normally charged.
What customers near San Diego say
- “I was going to get the air conditioning worked on by someone with proper equipment that vacuums the system and charges it with factory recommended freon amount.” — customer of Tunes Lubes & Smogs
- “Great customer service and great staff, fast with guaranteed work done on my vehicle - highly recommend this place” — customer of Advantec Auto Repair
- “Always kind, professional, transparent, helpful, honest, and they get the job right.” — customer of John’s Automotive Care
- “Outstanding work and knowledge . Very fair, honest and reasonable in repair costs” — customer of Caledonian Auto Repair
- “Work was performed in a timely manner, on a wallet friendly budget.” — customer of Miramar Automotive & Transmission
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.