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Doctor J Automotive
- Fair
- Truck
- Vehicle
“They put in the extra effort to find the largely out of stock battery promptly in addition to checking the electrical system and doing the usual maintenance.”
Best Car Tune-Up near Manhattan Beach, CA
We have 5 technicians in Manhattan Beach on file, but only the highest-rated make our list, and none of them made it; the 24 here come from towns including Huntington Beach (14, 26 mi), Long Beach (4, 15 mi) and Hermosa Beach (1, 2 mi).
12 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Automotive Excellence
“Within a few hours, they found the issue, contacted a local dealer and verified it was a recall for my vehicle my own dealer didn't even mention when I initially called.”
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Karta Motorwerks
- Warranty
- Dealership
- Vehicle
“My vehicle needed parts to be ordered which took a week since they were on back order, but they contacted the warranty service to let them know and I was able to get a rental car very quickly.”
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A E Automotive
- Truck
- Honest
- Vehicle
“Had some maintenance work done and Evo and Alex are always polite and courteous to all there customers felt confident the work they did was done correctly .”
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Expertec Automotive
“Thank you to Walter,the service advisor who helped me and the awesome front desk staff of Krista and Elimly and my deepest gratitude to Gary Frahm, the mgr.”
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Automotive Excellence
- Brake
- Diagnosis
- Exhaust
“For more than twenty years, Evi and Alex have consistantly provided solid repairs and clever exhaust solutions very quickly, honestly and at a good dollar value.”
Listed for drivers in and around Manhattan Beach, 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: Manhattan Beach, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,393 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (88%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 12 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair (2), brake repair (2) and transmission repair (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the technicians on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 12 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 Manhattan Beach?
Online booking is offered by 12 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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Reliable Auto Services
- Light
- Oil
- Warranty
“Very reasonable (actually I think it's the lowest price in town) plus it's done very quickly and the owner is very friendly and the shop is always clean.”
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Liebsack & Son Auto Services
- Smog
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
“Knowing a good mechanic that you can trust with a certain job, how to solve problems quickly, and how to be completely honest is rare to find in the Auto repair business.”
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Schmidty's Garage
“They've done everything on my vehicle (old, rusty van) from stubborn fuel filters that were rusted in place, suspension bolts that didn't want to come off, troubleshooted a number of engine issues and always stand behind their work.”
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Benzworks
- Quality
- Prices
- Brakes
“I recommend you to everyone with confidence, it is a safe place to fix your car safely, you come sad and leave happy, I recommend you to everyone to come with confidence”
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Pro Tire Auto Service
“Sun has insights around the area, will not overcharge you, and will speak to you with objectivity and a thoughtful perspective about how to handle your car.”
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Cars Automotive & Muffler
- Work
- RV
- Diagnostic
“The team at Cars automotive & muffler are great, their work and customer service is well above standard, they go out of their way to please their customers and stand by their work.”
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Performance Plus Tire and Automotive Superstore
“I was in need of some new tires for my Camaro, and I found my usual sources for tires had the tires I needed had gone up due to inflation (by a considerable amount), so I did a Google search and found this place out of Long Beach, California (LBC) ha...”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Job
- Charge
- Truck
“My vehicle happens to be an older model Nissan, and the team knew exactly how to assist me in diagnosing the root cause of the problem and getting me back on the road swiftly.”
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Sully's Auto Repair
- Oil
- Honest
- Pricing
“I was quoted almost triple the cost at the dealer with a 2 week wait time and Sully's had the parts for my jeep next day and finished all the repairs I needed so quickly.”
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Matt's A Plus Car Care
- Jetta
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“They know all the common and not so common issue, run proper diagnostic, explain well what's going on, are transparent about your pricing, and let you take the decision.”
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Beach Cities Auto Repair & AC
- Job
- Toyota
- Vehicle
“I am writing this review from Alabama and I am very happy to report that my 1997 Toyota Tundra purred all the way - I am confident that my return trip will be just as good 👍.”
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Jim's Auto Repair
- Knowledge
- Fan
- Mechanic
“I was lucky to find Jose at Jim's Auto Repair in Long Beach who had the expert knowledge to diagnose a faulty distributor which was causing my Westfalia to stall.”
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Brothers Automotive
- Prices
“I was weary at first, not knowing anything about cars, and afraid that I would get taken advantage of, but Aslan and Ken not only explained everything to me, but also showed me what they were doing and why.”
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SAM AND Sons Auto Repair Garage
- Mechanics
- Prices
- Samson
“Most claim to have knowledge on these fine beasts but come short compared to my dudes here at Import Auto!”
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BRO Muffler
- Job
- Stolen
- Exhaust
“Very friendly knowledgeable about exhaust systems I bought a car that was loud and he helped me make it quiet without spending a lot of money and at the end of the day when everyone usually closes thanks again!”
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Ocean Tire and Service
- Patch
- Leak
- Screw
“Their technicians took us in immediately, checked all our tires and got us out the door within 10 minutes, while the other shops' patch/replacement solutions would have taken hours longer and cost hundreds of dollars.”
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Orozco's Auto Service
“I have been to these guys 2 times - the first time for my car ac & I thought it was going to be a simple fix but it turns out there was more to be done than the previous (mechanic) had told me.”
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Autowerkes Inc
- Oil
- Driving
- BMW
“I have never felt uncomfortable with the price they have quoted, and the result is a car that I can trust, with repairs done reliably and without shortcuts or compromise.”
Car Tune Up Services in Manhattan Beach, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$800
National Average
$300
Avg Per Hour Rates
$65
$200
$450
Average price range is based on 359 cost profiles
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