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House Automotive
- Car Wash
- Flatbed
- Inspection
“Andy has always made me feel confident of not only his knowledge on all subject matters, but offering the best advice as if he were in my situation and owned the car himself.”
Best Car Tune-Up in Pasadena, CA
24 technicians listed · 23 in Pasadena · 11 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Ray's MBZ
- Oil
- Car Wash
- Coolant
“Once I brought the car to Los Angeles, he and his staff spent several hours/days addressing all the neglected areas (mechanically), replacing parts with original Mercedes Benz parts, down to the fluids (motor oil, brake fluid, coolant).”
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European Auto Hause
- Dealership
- 2004
- Mechanic
“They know Audis better than the dealerships because they WERE the chief mechanics for the dealerships before creating their own independent repair shop.”
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Gabriel's Auto Service
- Trust
- Intake
- Check
“The owner Mike was really patient with our issue, it was a tricky one but we finally got it running and he didn't charge us for the diagnosis 🙌 …”
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Accurate Autoworks
- Money
- Civic
- Job
“I recently upgraded from a 2002 Civic to a 2018 Civic and one of the factors in my decision to stay with a Honda is that I didn't want to change my mechanic.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Sounds
- Oil
- Brakes
“I went to him saying my transmission is acting up he reassured me he will take care of it, I came back a few hours later and it was a brand new truck again.”
Listed for drivers in and around Pasadena, 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: Pasadena, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 23 are in Pasadena itself and 1 comes from Los Angeles (16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 2,956 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (88%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 11 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 17 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 8 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 Pasadena?
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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Mitch's Auto
- Future
- Oil
- Team
“Considering I had an awful experience at a previous mechanic that took advantage of my lack of knowledge in cars, Mitch and his team made sure I was taken care of.”
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Bimmer Phd Motorsports
- Report
- Documents
- Honest
“I brought the car in after a strange series of symptoms, and they did a through diagnosis, identified the issue quickly and got the car back to running well.”
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Pasadena Motor Cars
- Fair
- BMW
- Inspection
“Always the best.”
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Crown City Tire & Auto Repair
“Florence and Robert have gone above and beyond to inform me about my car and the services that I do need, as well as being honest about the services I don't need.”
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Del Mar Auto & Radiator Service
- Job
- Quality
- Fair
“Was on my way to get vaccinated and got a flat, pulled into Delmar randomly and Chris jumped into action and plugged the hole in my tire in a matter of 5 mins!!”
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Independent German Car Services
- Job
- Fair
- Prices
“Occasionally the are so busy that they don't call in time to come get the vehicle when it is done, so you need to make sure you call them if you need to get your car back the same day before closing time.”
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Vince's Auto Services
- Home
- Brakes
- Price
“Shortly after the purchase, I experienced problems, had the vehicle inspected, and learned that costly repairs were ahead - significant oil leak, fault with fueling system, there was a hole in an axle boot (CV joint), and brake fluid had become corr...”
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Tune Up Maestro
- Price
- Job
“The prices are affordable and Bernadino will personally check and test drive you car after it's fixed and will give you a heads up on what you need to prepare for on you next visit.”
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Island Tire & Service
“Their prices are beyond Fair they've actually been the lowest I've experienced before I found this place I was getting gouged at other shops that weren't even doing good work and would scratch the paint on my rims and overcharge for a simple service ...”
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LEX Mastertech
- Mechanic
- Lexus
- Toyota
“After spending $200 for a dealer diagnosis and being quoted $2,600 for the dealer repair that was not guaranteed to correct the problem, I took my car to Mike at LEX Master Tech.”
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Hrant Auto Service
“I needed help with other items on my truck and he even recommended me to other reputable shops that could take care of those items that he does not specialize in.”
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Universal Automotive Service
- Team
- Oil
- Father
“It's hard to get an appointment with Danny as he's usually traveling the world from Brooklyn to Bangladesh or competing in the MMA but if you are lucky enough to stop in when Danny is there, all I'm gonna say is if you're female, bring an extra pair ...”
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Independent Volvo Service
- Prices
- Honest
“He helped me to find my car and every time I had a problem he was doing his best to make it easier and cheaper for me without doing the things in a wrong way.”
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Hyarcs Auto Repair
- Pre Purchase Inspection
- Leak
- BMW
“The report came back precise and complete, felt more in depth than other shops I tried in the past (Comes at a slighter higher price, which I think was worth it)”
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A. German Auto Services
- Prices
- Work
- Mechanic
“I travel way across town to get my car service by their establishment; Because they do amazing work and there prices are very reasonable compare to a lot of the other German mechanic places around town..”
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Spence & Frye GM Specialist
- Art
- Chevy
- Vehicle
“They have always been very informative on everything they recommend and I feel the results of their professional work on the car will only extend the life of my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.”
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Advance Auto
- Quality
- Truck
- Honest
“He fixed my car and it's lasted this whole time when I had been taking it to Mini of Monrovia for 5 years with so many different issues following their services.”
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J&G Auto
- Shape
- Driving
- Smog
“Seriously, I took it once a while ago and I felt in good hands, so I have visited every time I needed some work on my car, oil change, smog test, etc ...”
Car Tune Up Services in Pasadena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$180
Maximum cost
$958
National Average
$360
Avg Per Hour Rates
$78
$240
$539
Fair price range is based on 262 cost profiles
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