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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- Oil
- BMW
- Vehicle
“They didn't make an effort to upsell me, and finished the project exactly on the timeline they originally said, with good and prompt communication the entire time.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair near La Mesa, CA
We have 3 specialists in La Mesa on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 21 from towns including San Diego (12, 7 mi), El Cajon (3, 4 mi) and Poway (3, 15 mi).
6 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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John's Automotive Care La Mesa
- Needs
- Oil
- Check Engine Light
“Highly recommended for all your vehicle need and save you money also they work with your warranty service company and they saved me more money, so how is that for outstanding customer service 👍”
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AA Auto Repair & Transmission
“Junior gave me a quote over the phone, and the next day I got a remanufactured alternator for my Odyssey minivan (OEM were not available anywhere, due to back order)”
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Poway Transmissions
- Dealership
- Team
- Maintenance
“This is the first place that helped me become well versed in the issues I had with my vehicle, and the customer service was top-notch from start to finish.”
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FTS Auto
- Smog
- Mechanic
- Pressure
“I've taken my personal and business vehicles to FTS auto care within the last few months, and every single time the service is fast, professional and reasonably priced.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Brakes
- Oil
- Coffee
“Best experience at an auto care shop I've had in the area; They are very reasonable, friendly, and make sure to explain the issue my vehicle is having.”
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, CA, these 24 shops work on axles, drive shafts and differentials. What each one says about balancing, custom shafts and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: La Mesa, CA
The 24 specialists on this page are rated from 4.5 to 4.9 across 5,178 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (81%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are brake services (4), brake repair (3), maintenance (3), suspension services (3) and transmission repair (3). 2 show a license on their websites; 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 5 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the specialists on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Does experience count for shaft work?
22 of the 24 shops report a decade or more under the same name. Driveline work rewards a shop that has seen your vehicle type before, because the fix often depends on angles and shims rather than a part number. The years are what their listings state.
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Mission Hills Automotive
- Pressure
- Vehicle
- Towed
“When I came here for the first time I wanted a second opinion on a list of recommendations from a big dealership, they provided a comprehensive evaluation of the vehicle as well as extremely competitive pricing.”
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Morena Automotive
- Reviews
- Diagnosed
- Upsell
“I brought my daughters car in to diagnose a power steering grind and he took it right in, did the diagnostic, called with an estimate and had the car done in 1 day.”
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John's Automotive Care
“I have not had auto work done here (yet), but calling in with questions and receiving excellent customer service with great information deserves 5 stars already.”
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Poway Import Auto Experts
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“I shopped around and discovered Poway Import Auto Experts; both Eli and George were highly regarded and specifically mentioned in reviews and that was comforting.”
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Minsky Mercedes
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Engine
“I asked, based where the car was and what I read on the internet Minsky (with whom I never dealt before) to do a general inspection of the car, having concerns about the transmission and may be the engine.”
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True Line Wheel Alignment
“Great service and good price been working for a company for years that have been consistently taking there fleet of work trucks there to have work done.”
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Allman Family Auto
- Job
- Honest
- Quality
“I was taking my car to a different shop for maintenance for convenience, but they started trying to upsell and convince me to replace not only worn components but the entire assembly because "its the standard" even though I know it is not.”
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Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“In the past it has been maintenance related and they've always done such a good job of sensible checks on what should be looked at, what's good preventative measures and being fair on price.”
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Lemon Grove Transmission
- Work
- Fair
- Integrity
“One time I went to a different mechanic due to them being within walking distance of my house and that was a huge mistake the guy just fixed some random thing despite me telling him my coolant was leaking.”
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MIT Drivetrain Specialists
- Differential
- Price
- Transfer Case
“Made an appointment to get my rear end done on our company truck, dropped it off after closing time (the owner waited on my truck to show up) and they had it ready the next day (little to no down time).”
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Rancho Auto Service
- Battery
- Price
- Comfortable
“I recently visited Rancho Auto Service for an oil change, brake fluid replacement, and spark plug change, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received.”
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Sheens Auto Care
- Honesty
- Communication
- BMW
“I trust the owner/shop, and greatly appreciate their professional and quality approach that is equal parts great service with courtesy/friendliness with everything they say and do!”
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Miramar Auto Repair
- Engine
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“Overall, while my experience with the previous mechanic was disheartening, Miramar Auto Repair—Japanese Auto Plus provided exemplary service, rectifying the mistakes made elsewhere.”
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Robert's Auto Service
“I recently had several issues with a new used car and Christian took the time to explain the issue, help me with options and made me feel safe about my purchasing choice.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Justice
- Team
- Quote
“This place something happened with my valve solenoid and they were able to replace it and fix it in less than 3 days I'd give it five stars but it's a bit priced BUTTT turn around time is fast and customer service is great and quality of work is good...”
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Kearny Mesa A & H Specialist
“After taking it to more than one mechanic, including a different Honda Acura specialist in town, these guys fixed the issue when no one else could even figure it out.”
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Gary's Auto Service
- Truck
- Mechanic
- Team
“Gary's auto service is an excellent shop who thinks outside the box and tried to find solution for my vehicle's problems exhaust system, very dependable, reliable and honest five stars for your service”
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EAC Poway
- BMW
- Honest
- Inspection
“They could have easily thrown their hands up and said it was going to be thousands to clean out the entire emissions systems but their mechanics took the time to really dig as deep as they could to help us out!”
Driveline Repair Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$214
Maximum cost
$2132
National Average
$384
Avg Per Hour Rates
$123
$320
$906
Average price range is based on 473 cost profiles
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