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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Diagnostic
- Pictures
- Upsell
“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 Marcos, CA
San Marcos has 16 specialists of its own; this list adds 24 from Encinitas (17), La Mesa (6) and Poway (1).
24 listed · 23 rated 4.5+
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
Schedule Appointment, Smog
“We consider ourselves lucky to be in the hands of these extremely conscientious mechanics who make our safety and our cars' performance and longevity top priorities.”
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Japanese Car Masters
Asian Repair, European Repair, Auto Repair Maintenance
“I brought my son's car because I believed the previous shop was inexperienced and overcharged by a few hundred dollars, and they kept adding unnecessary repairs.”
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Motec Auto Care
Preventative Maintenance, Engine Repair, Car Tune Up / Diagnostics
“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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Mission Hills Automotive
- Towed
- Diagnostic
- Job
“The staff are effective communicators - both providing realistic time estimates for service and effectively translating the work that needs to be performed for a lay person.”
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Morena Automotive
- Upsell
- Oil
- Money
“Car repairs/maintenance used to be beyond my comprehension for the most part, but Brian and the team always talk and show me in a way that I'm able to understand.”
Area overview: San Marcos, CA
Their ratings run from 4.2 to 4.9 across 6,718 reviews; 23 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 (85%), quality (83%) and value (65%). The services they list most often on their websites are check engine light (5), air conditioning (4), engine repair (4), brake repair (3) and brakes (3). 7 list staff certifications (ASE); 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 15 publish a contact page; 6 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 Marcos, 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
German Cars, Preventive Maintenance, Saturday Auto Repair
“I have not had auto work done here (yet), but calling in with questions and receiving excellent customer service with great information deserves 5 stars already.”
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Beeline Brake
Maintenance, Brakes, Napa Service Assistant
“I also loved that I didn't have to wait weeks to schedule an appointment to get the repairs done AND that they had a lift to fit my RV on instead of jacking it up like some places have done.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
Tune Ups and Auto Maintenance, Heating and Cooling, Car Batteries
“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
“Very processional and knowledge in there field , i will go no where else Positive Quality Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Brakes, Brake service & repair, Oil change”
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KB Motorsports
Shocks and Struts Repair, Wheel Alignment, More Services
“I would recommend KB Motorsports to anyone looking for an honest mechanic Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission repair, Oil change”
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Bowman's Garage
- Diagnosis
- Oil
- Classic
“Thought it was going to be a Expense Repair, but they found Air Intake Boot Off Repaired & walked out the Door for $160 😁 Recommend All My Family & Friends to Bowman Automotive 👍 …”
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Centric Auto Repair
Toyota, Radiator Shop – San Marcos, Asian
“I can always count on Centric Auto Repair to analyze my car problem quickly, give me an excellent estimate of the cost, and perform the work professionally.”
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Mission Village Auto Care
- Couple
- Job
- Reviews
“I googled auto repair in my area and MVAC popped up at the top and I noticed they had great reviews and in business for a long time and they were only one mile away.”
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RB Automotive
Engine Service and Repair, Tire Inspection, Wheel Alignment
“I purchased a used car on Feb 26th and did a search online to find a reputable, highly rated Auto Shop for a pre-inspection before I pulled the trigger, I needed to make sure everything was up to spec.”
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Polycare Automotive Inc.
Ignition & Electrical Systems, Engine Service, Cooling 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
“Advanced Tech auto repair has been servicing my Chevy Cruze for sometime and has never failed me in offering advice and service they're always extra friendly and ready to assist”
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Caledonian Auto Repair
- Truck
- Engine
- 2014
“Called Caledonian Auto Repair this morning in a panic because my car wasn't starting in the CSUSM parking lot, I got it towed there and Terry fixed up my car while I went to class.”
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Speedy Auto Repair & Smog Check
- DMV
- Check Engine Light
- Scam
“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
“If you want top notch quality come here they built a custom box for my Benz added a second battery very professional Adrian is the man at the one off El Cajon blvd”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Battery Maintenance and Charging Service, Air Conditioning Services, Automatic Transmission Repair and Rebuilding
“I also would like to say thanks to Joseph the technician for his excellent communication and the thorough evaluation that he gave me regarding my transmission issues...”
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Auto Guys
- Up Sell
- Oil
- Price
“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.”
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Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
Diesel Engine Maintenance, Brakes, Hybrid and Electric (EV) Car Repair
“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...”
Auto A/C & Heating Services in San Marcos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$174
Maximum cost
$3014
National Average
$406
$174
$928
Typical price range is based on 323 cost profiles
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Can I book air conditioning work online in San Marcos?
5 of the 24 shops on this page take bookings online. Book the diagnosis rather than the recharge. If you buy a recharge off a menu and the system has a leak, you have paid for refrigerant that will be gone before the season ends.
What customers near San Marcos say
- “Excellent and professional staff. Very clean, well air conditioned waiting room with free snacks and great background music.” — customer of Centric Auto Repair
- “Had my AC condenser replaced for about a third of what the dealership wanted for an Acura RDX.” — customer of Caledonian Auto Repair
- “Raul strongly suspected a leaking condenser. Within an hour he had confirmed the problem and had the new one installed, the circuit flushed filled and tested by 3:00 pm for a little over $600.” — customer of MOTEC Auto Care
- “After reviewing my air conditioning was not functioning properly they didn't "patch it up" but, realizing that the problem could still be under warranty, RB Automotive referred me to a local Cadillac dealership” — customer of RB Automotive
- “This small family run business is fabulous! Honest, competent, professional, down-to-earth, and very kind.” — customer of Allen’s Wrench
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.