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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
“Fitzgerald Auto Care Center is were I take my car to get fix cause they always explain everything that needs to be fix and they are never pushy to get other repairs on your car.”
Car Tune Up Services near Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa has 51 technicians of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Newport Beach (10), Mission Viejo (4) and Aliso Viejo (3).
24 listed · 24 rated 4.5+
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Signature Performance Tire Pros
Diagnostic Center, Shop For Suspension, Schedule Appointment
“Raymond, the salesman I dealt with, went out of his way to keep me informed on what parts would work with my vehicle and did his best to secure me the best deal when it came to sourcing and installing those items.”
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Bimmer and Benz Specialists 36 Months/36000 Miles Warranty
Newport Beach, Factory Maintenance, Fountain Valley
“While speaking to the proprietor, Rocky, about my situation, he made a compelling offer: he would pick up the car from the dealership I had left it at, and Bimmer and Benz Specialists would perform an inspection and make an offer to buy the car from ...”
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Bullet Performance Engineering
Auto Maintenance and Inspection, Smog Testing, Auto Glass
“The car was so clean that if I hadn't been in the shop bugging you guys every week and witnessing it first hand – I never would have believed the complete engine and drivetrain were ripped out of it!”
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D'S Automotive Inc
- Mechanic
- Price
- Smog
“I had to catch a flight and get two cars dialed before the trip and he like a crew chief of a major nascar star hustles and got it done and I caught my flight and the work was absolutely perfect!”
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A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog
- Vehicle
- Inspection
- Price
“The engine of my car was overheating and I took it in to see what was wrong but once he saw my mileage he told me that at the dealership i could just get it for free since my car is a newer vehicle and i wouldn't have to pay anything.”
Area overview: Costa Mesa, CA
Their ratings run from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,949 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews; all 24 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (87%) and value (70%). The services they list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), aftermarket accessories (2), automotive q & a (2), brake services (2) and car care tips (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of them; 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email; 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians 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 technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page handle tune-up work and running faults in and around Costa Mesa, CA. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Strom German Auto Service
- Team
- Mechanic
- Price
“I've let them know of my financial situation, and they relayed their expertise and findings that my GTI is running well and did not need emergency repairs, so I did not have to proceed with the repairs as my car will last me another year or about 30k...”
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Mikes Costa Mesa Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Stars
- Price
“None of us want our cars going into the shop, but I can personally attest I wont lose any sleep moving forward if that happens knowing I can take it here for an honest, no bs diagnotic and necessary repair.”
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Hi-Tek Automotive
- Price
- Fair
- Owner
“I've lived in Los Angeles for 2 years and I always make the drive down to Costa Mesa to see Jose because nobody else has treated my car like it's their own like he has.”
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Newport Smog & Auto Registration
- Check
- Price
- DMV
“Called got prompt answer, no bs price incress, like some other places,the worker was polite and honest liked his job and got me in and out very happy to know that they have customer service like that still it seems to be hard to find it with some t...”
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European Import Service For Audi
Brake Repair, AC Repair, Check Engine Light Diagnostic
“Victor was fantastic - I came here to have a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) and both him and his team were extremely professional and also provided veteran friendly advice on a lot of details for a very competitive and fair price.”
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Orange County Muffler
- ad
- Phone
- Prices
“But he also took the time to mandrel bend the entire system from scratch and made sure the geometry cleared my Dakota digital speedometer cable but also kept it away from my high pressure electrical fuel pump.”
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C&F Auto
- Honesty
- Communication
- Price
“Having moved to the Newport/Costa Mesa area 11 years ago I've been to several of the Porsche specialty shops during the first 6 years in the area and then found C&F on the referral of a very satisfied 356 Porsche owner 5 years ago.”
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Star Motor Werks
- Knows
- Expertise
- Price
“Upon completing the standard vehicle inspection Geoff discovered my rear CCB (carbon ceramic brakes) pads were dangerously low and I was at high risk of damaging the rotors, which are somewhere in the neighborhood of $5K to replace.”
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Expert Auto Care
Belt & Hoses, Fuel Injection, Vans and Sport Utilities
“If they find an issue while performing maintenance, they will contact you to discuss maintenance options, provide materials & labor estimates, & obtain your approval prior to proceeding.”
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Coast Automotive
- Vehicle
- Mechanics
- Pricing
“I've brought my 5+ cars to him for over the past 15 years everything from oil changes to major mechanical work and he's always been honest, had great integrity and does excellent work.”
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DNZ Automotive Inc
Completed Mechanic
“I have been using DNZ for a couple of years for my 1999 Jeep Cherokee and my 2011 BMW 528 and could not be happier with the quality of care, the excellent customer service and the affordable prices.”
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Fat Stance
- Price
- Artist
- Fenders
“Super chill guy, i was going to get both rear fenders done, turns out im only rubbing on one side so instead of charging me for both he charged me for just one and gave me recommendations on my new suspension way cheaper if you drive to him also, h...”
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Angeles Automotive Group
Mechanic Repairs, Collision Repairs, Tire Services
“Not only is he great to work with, reliable, professional, reasonable and efficient - he also expedited our service so that we could get our son around easier.”
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D&S Auto Air
- Job
- System
- Quality
“The level and quality is top notch and having a BMW and Mini shop in Costa Mesa for 29 years there is no one as qualified and skilled at air condition work and fabrication than Steve at D/S Auto Air.”
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Raging Bull Performance
- Price
- Lamborghini
- Exotic Car
“After the Bentley dealer quoted me an exorbitant price to do an engine out repair for a common vacuum leak, I called Frank and he explained the repair to me in detail and quoted me $3000 less than the dealer (and he uses OEM factory parts, too!”
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Alex's Auto Performance Plus
We Guarantee Your Sati, 000 Satisfied Customers
“My car is rather a painful, and complicated car to work on (not in the picture) and I trust Alex to take care of it because I know he is honest and knows that car by every bolt.”
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S Auto Repair
- Price
“I've been bringing mine and my families cars to him for years now and he always gets them done quickly and with very good prices.”
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Kevin's Automotive
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Price
“I had an oil leak that I took to another shop they wanted to do all kinds of unnecessary work and it seemed overwhelming because I know my truck was very solid Kevin fix the problem and a couple hours and charged me very very reasonable price.”
Car Tune Up Services in Costa Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$177
Maximum cost
$943
National Average
$354
Avg Per Hour Rates
$77
$236
$531
Average price range is based on 511 cost profiles
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Will anyone in Costa Mesa look at it for free?
Free estimates are advertised by 2 of the 24 shops. On a running fault that normally covers pulling the codes and a price for the obvious parts. Working out which cylinder is misfiring and why takes real bench time, and that part is usually charged.
What customers near Costa Mesa say
- “Came here to get my exhaust installed. They were extremely quick and gave me a ride back home when I had to leave my car there.” — customer of Strom German Auto Service
- “The BMW forums suggested Porterfield brake pads as a solution, and Strom was recommended for the installation.” — customer of Strom German Auto Service
- “Definitely worth it. Even installed my front upper control arm and relocated my front bumper tab.” — customer of Fat Stance Fender Rolling
- “He also inspected my car during the install and gave a quote for the parts needed.” — customer of Star Motor Werks
- “Great quality, great value, very quick turnaround! John is extremely professional and very knowledgeable.” — customer of C&F Auto
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.