J C Automotive
“Great experience getting my truck smogged there and I would recommend them.”
Best Car Tune-Up in San Luis Obispo, CA
15 technicians listed · 9 in San Luis Obispo · 1 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Scott's Shop LLC
“They performed a thorough inspection and gave me a list of repairs in order of importance: those that needed to be fixed as soon as possible and those that could wait awhile.”
CCM Offroad & Performance Inc.
“They do excellent work, if you are in the SLO area and looking for a do it all one stop shop this is the place.”
Complete Automotive
“For quality of work, transparency, responsiveness and genuine care, you simply cannot do better than Complete Automotive..”
German Auto
“What I I like the most is that they go forward with thoughtful approaches, and are mindful of the costs.”
Villa Automotive & Autobody
“They scheduled my appointment quickly, pleasantly answered my questions, and immediately gave me an estimate for my tire balancing alignment.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Luis Obispo, CA, these 15 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: San Luis Obispo, CA
Of the 15 technicians we list here, 9 are in San Luis Obispo itself and 6 come from towns including Grover Beach (3, 11 mi), Los Osos (1, 10 mi) and Arroyo Grande (1, 11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,820 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "communication". 1 is open on weekends. 2 list staff certifications (ASE). 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 3 give free estimates and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 9 of the technicians on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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 San Luis Obispo?
Online booking is offered by 4 of the 15 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.
Dave's Automotive
“I would recommend his shop to anyone in San Luis Obispo area.”
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The Stable
“I drove back for more maintenance at a fraction of the dealer's price.”
Pokrajac Automotive
“Mike was able to split the case in the car and fish the bearings in.”
BAY Auto & Tire
“I called early in morning and they had me in and out the same day within 3 hrs at a very fair price.”
Souza's Performance
“I've been trusting them with my cars for years and I've never regretted it!”
Louie's Auto Clinic
“Honest trustworthy & reliable and fair”
C&J Automotive
“Also had him install a new exhaust system on my '72 Blazer and there is still no leaks and sounds awesome!”
Bob Taylor's Tune Up Shop
“He is very knowledgeable gets things done in a timely manner for being a one-man show and he didn't leave me broke.”
L and L Customs Automotive Repair Shop
“I won't take them anywhere else.”
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