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Elite Automotive Services
- Warranty
- Inspection
- Vehicles
“The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, service is fairly quick, and they call with any updates if changes need to be done outside of what was previously discussed.”
Best Car Tune-Up in Lake Forest, CA
24 technicians listed · 21 in Lake Forest · 13 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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L & M Automotive Service Center
“I took my 2000 expedition 4x4 to 2 different shops and could not fix the transfer case motor issues the other shops had my expedition for almost 2 months I bought it to l&m automotive they diagnosed found out the issue and fixed it overnight I will b...”
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Johnson's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Inspection
- Price
“Any time I have a check-engine light, I call them, they walk me through what the problems might be, and when I take the vehicles to them, they fix the issue, advise on what the car needs or doesn't need, and they're never pushy.”
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Foothill Auto Service
- Oil
- Truck
- Mechanic
“One thing I appreciate about Foothill Auto Service, from a purely utilitarian standpoint; you take your car in once and you don't have to take it in again, they take care of it once, guarantee their work, and then hand it back to you.”
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Mission Auto Center
- Tire
- Dealership
- Prices
“The staffs and technicians are super friendly and courteous, and most importantly, they were willing to help me out and repair my tire immediately, even with a busy schedule.”
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Lang Racing Development
- Oil
- Vanos
- Price
“I've been using different companies for my track project - Turner Motorsport, Bimmerworld, VAC, among others, but so far Lang Racing and Andrew Lang in particular have been best in terms of customer support.”
Listed for drivers in and around Lake Forest, CA, these 24 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Lake Forest, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 21 are in Lake Forest itself and 3 come from Lake Elsinore (19 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,313 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (76%) and value (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "knowledge", "honest" and "diagnosis". 13 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brakes (2), diagnostics (2) and transmissions (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Can I book a tune-up online with shops listed for Lake Forest?
Online booking is offered by 5 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.
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AK Auto Repair and Smog
- Knowledge
- Coupon
- Price
“Auto Star Smog & Repair said they will match other coupons (and beat it by some) but they wouldn't match A-K's, and Auto Star said A-K Auto Repair wouldn't honor theirs either.”
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K.O. Automotive
- Honest
- Prices
- Vehicles
“The prices are far better than any dealership and he is the most honest mechanic that I've ever known.”
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R & S Auto Care
- Honest
- Fair
“BMW and Jaguar is his specialty, but I have seen many different makes and models come through there with their owners driving away with smiles on their faces😀.”
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Casillas Auto Repair LLC
- Truck
- Prices
- Future
“I messed up my valve cover gasket and they were able to get me in asap instead of having to wait with other mechanics.”
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True Performance LLC
- Mechanic
“I've been coming to Tony's shop ever since I stepped foot in the Porsche world 5+ years ago & have never needed to think about looking elsewhere since the first initial work which was done which was regular routine maintenance, but in doing so allowe...”
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Performance Data Systems
“Todd and the gang go above and beyond to help you out.”
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Trackside Performance LLC
“If they take care of one person's one tire in an above and beyond manner, I'm convinced they're going to be taking care of the market they're actually geared to serve.”
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S & C Pro Automotive
- Truck
- Diagnosis
- Price
“The shop from start to finish made my car breaking down less of a headache as they are very accommodating and made all the necessary repairs I needed to get my vehicle back and happily on the road again.”
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Carmoe
- Price
- Fair
“They promptly addressed a post-purchase issue at no extra cost, showcasing their commitment to customer satisfaction.”
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Bona Fide Performance LLC
“Good technical service👍 …”
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El Toro Muffler and Brake
- Price
“Went here with an awful exhaust leak and these guys fixed it no problem!”
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So Cal Vettes & Hot Rods
- Rocky
- Corvette
“I have a 2000 fixed roof corvette brought it in for howling rearend,since the back half of the car had to be removed got the transmission rebuilt ,torque tube, new clutch and flywheel the work done is excellent .”
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Excel Auto Care & Mufflers
- Prices
“List of services I have gotten myself here (head gasket, transmission, magnaflow exhaust, paint and body, suspension, off road lights installed) all 5 star work .”
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Jerry's Complete Automotive Repair Dba Jerry's Classic Repair
- Knowledge
“Took my 1956 PU for a quick check up after being off for over 6 years.”
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Montiel Auto Repairs
“Honest Mechanic 20 plus years and going , Thanks Edwin”
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Mission Service Center
“Honest, Knowledgeable, and fair prices.”
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Rico Auto Body
- Price
- Paint
“My car needed paint job and had many other flaws and Rico (the owner) always maintained a good communication and updates of my vehicle and was done in timely manner.”
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Auto Pros OC
“Diagnosed my car trouble accurately (alignment, spark plugs, and struts) and in addition he did auto detailing interior and exterior, my Prius looks brand new.”
Car Tune Up Services in Lake Forest, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$171
Maximum cost
$912
National Average
$342
Avg Per Hour Rates
$75
$228
$513
Fair price range is based on 416 cost profiles
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