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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Honest
- Reviews
- Vehicles
“Sonia was phenomenal answered all my questions and as for the Mechanic Jessie man dude had my truck up and running in no time best services ever thanks man....”
Engine Repair and Replacement in Vista, CA
24 listed · 6 in Vista · 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Aero Auto Repair Vista
Wheel Alignments, Oil Change, Fleet Services
“I was very pleased with the service and with the staff, they were very personal to me, and gave me information on every step of the repairs and oil change.”
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B&C Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Family Owned Business
- Job
“I have taken 3 different vehicles to B&C Auto for the last 4 years, Ford F-150, Honda CRV, Toyota Scion, Never posted anything, I like to wait if the job was done right, see if the repairs are holding up.”
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TJ Crossman's Auto Repair
Steering AND Suspension Repair, Electrical System Repair, Computer Diagnostics
“They got me in quickly, checked out my vehicle completely, including the specific service that I was there for, and even had a loaner vehicle available for me at no charge.”
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European Motorsports: Porsche
Porsche Repair, German Auto Repair, Towing Available
“I asked about putting a new IMS in my Porsche and Cameron did not try to sell me on it, but gave me the info so that I could make an informed decision.”
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GM Exclusive Auto
- Tahoe
- Mechanic
- Job
“For many years we have had peace of mind when our cars are in GM Exclusive hands, trust, honesty, and knowledge hard to find these days, glad we have them in our life, thank you so much.”
Area overview: Vista, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Vista itself and 18 come from towns including Encinitas (9), La Mesa (3) and Laguna Beach (2). Their ratings run from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,226 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews; all 24 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (86%) and value (62%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), brake services (2), car care tips (2), check engine light (2) and ctc (clean truck check) (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 19 of them; 14 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page repair, rebuild and replace engines in and around Vista, CA. What each one says about machine work, warranty terms and the engines it supplies comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
Oil Changes, Engine Service
“Michael is the best mechanic I have ever had, I've been having him service mine and my husbands and my sons car for over 5 years, we will never go any where else”
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Bob Workman's European Auto Repair
List of Services, Check Engine Light, Brake Repair
“He went out his way to first give my car a jump start when I was stuck in a parking lot near his location and reassured me all the work that was going to be done before starting service .”
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Sprinter Service & Repair
O-Ring on Turbo Line, Air Filter, Transmission
“Just recently the shop squeezed me in to remove then reinstall a reinforcement bar for stabilizer jacks that blocked a tire shop from replacing a spare.”
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Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
- Fair
- Brakes
- Driving
“I've gone to him a few times already and I can trust that he is giving me honest feedback about my car and charging me really great prices for his services.”
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RC Auto & Smog
Car Diagnostics, Brake Repair, Axles
“I had taken my car to another shop to get my brakes done, but they couldn't get my brakes to work right and they actually suggested I take it to RC Auto.”
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Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- Money
- Oil
- Vehicle
“I appreciate the honesty and integrity of this shop and will continue to have my car maintenance completed by Anytyme Automotive as they do excellent work.”
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AMS Complete Car Care
Restoration, Diesel Engines, Oil and Filter Change
“The manager, Kevin, did a great job at explaining what was needed and didn't make me feel like a complete buffoon when I had questions or asked for clarification!”
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2M Autowerks
Maintenance, Performance Parts, Carbon Fiber
“Here's a quick list of work they have done: OEM M-Sport Front Bumper, OEM M-Sports Side Skirts, Replica M3 Rear (paint and the quality of the install was perfect) Custom Exhaust, LCI Taillights, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, KW V3 Coilover Suspension.”
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Apex Diesel Repair
- Skill
- Mechanic
- Truck
“By describing what happened, he went right to the problem and got us back on the road in the time we would have been waiting for original arrival time.”
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Headflow Masters
Dino Test, Score Race Engines, Engine Case Work
“Ive head great wxperience here at Headflow.”
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Service Time Auto Repair
Transmissions
“Took it to STAR for a second opinion and come to find out that the bushings are fine and the only real issue was a missing nut on one of the stabilizers.”
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Dark Kastle Motorsports
- Audi
“Been going to Derek and Stan for several years now with my family fleet of vehicles of all makes and models and they always treat me right and use top quality parts.”
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Ocampo Performance LLC
“Ocampo is an excellent mechanic I recommend him to anyone that owns a foreign car BMW Mercedes Lexus Porsche any kind of car it gets fixed and fixed right”
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California Environmental Solutions
Mobile Services, Dpf/Doc Cleaning, CTC (Clean Truck Check)
“Quite the salesman and is very knowledgeable about diesel vehicles and the products that this place sells.”
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Rough Road Auto Performance
- Vehicle
- Owner
- Price
“Not only can they fix problems that most mechanics can't they will usually be able to fix it faster and they will do it right the first time without selling you on crap you don't need.”
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Carlos Auto Repair
- Prices
“By far the best mechanic I have brought my cars too, they give really good prices and get the work done quickly, they can do pretty much anything here.”
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Paradise Motorsports
Motor Building, Machine Work, Repairs & Service
“They are honest and they don't waste your time, or money like a certain vw dealership/service I won't mention, (Bob Baker) who should be banned from laying a hand on any vehicle, not even a oil change.”
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Oceanside Tire and Service Center Tire Pros
Tpms Service, Tire Pros Warranties, Schedule a Repair
“Great shop, good atmosphere, positive attitude among employees, they were quick to respond to my service request, and had me back on the road within an hour”
Engine Repair Services in Vista, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$700
Maximum cost
$5244
National Average
$2098
Avg Per Hour Rates
$103
$1807
$2913
Average price range is based on 494 cost profiles
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Why do some listings show another city?
6 of the 24 shops are in Vista itself and the rest are the nearest within 30 mi, shown with their own city. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
What customers in Vista say about local technicians
- “His support was fantastic, he was right on schedule and he went out of his way to take care of us.” — customer of Headflow Masters
- “Service every single visit is always friendly, honest, and affordable - I will always come to this shop for any work on my car even if I have to drive hours to get here.” — customer of Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- “The service is great and friendly. Things are done right the 1st time and priced reasonably.” — customer of GM Exclusive Auto
- “You can't find a better place to take your vehicle, Art is knowledgeable, patient, honest.” — customer of GM Exclusive Auto
- “They gave us the best price, saving us quite a bit of money, and completed the work in the time and for the price quoted.” — customer of Autotyme Automotive Inc.
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.