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Japanese Car Masters
- Quality
- Information
- Communication
“They did not fix anything extra to add on the invoice, rather they provided me with great information on the other issues i want to pay attention to, which was great for me.”
Best Car Maintenance in San Diego, CA
24 technicians listed · all 24 in San Diego · 7 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Ocean Beach Tire Center-Auto Rpr
- Job
- Family Owned Business
- Patched
“I had been putting off an oil change until I got a screw in my tire last night (cool, cool, cool), so I showed up when they opened and they replaced my tire, changed my oil, and had me out in about 2 hours.”
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Beeline Brake
“After inspection & service, they were able to realign the steering system and identified a deformity that had developed on the driver-side front tire where the center rubber tread had begun to separate from the woven inner wire.”
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A Street Auto Service
- Drive
- Smog
- Work
“Chris decided to double check the problem before changing out the whole assembly and he saw that nothing was melted and it just needed a new brake light bulb put in which they only charged me $35 to do.”
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Pacific Auto Service
“I drive 40 minutes just to take all my vehicles to the shop in Miramar because the mechanics are very experienced and Olivier is very knowledgeable in parts upgrades and he will let you know if your vehicle needs any upgrades that will improve your v...”
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Pettey's Auto Service
- Dealership
- Vehicles
- Fair
“As an attorney, I feel very comfortable recommending them to anyone needing auto repairs--especially other women with minimal knowledge of auto mechanics.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, these 24 shops carry out scheduled maintenance. What each one says about manufacturer training, warranties and service pricing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Diego, CA
All 24 technicians we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 43 technicians in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,713 reviews; 22 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 (86%), quality (79%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "estimates". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine light (3), oil change (3), air conditioning (2) and alignment (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for San Diego have been around a while?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 21 of the 24 shops. For servicing that counts for something practical: one shop that has seen your car every year knows what it looked at last time and what it warned you about, and that history is worth more than a slightly lower price.
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Smitty's Service
- Brakes
- Smog
- Pricing
“I had the absolute pleasure to meet owner, Mike Smitty, whom had the most friendly/caring persona, along with extensive knowledge in the field of Mechanics.”
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Transmasters Auto Care
- Leak
- Check Engine Light
- van
“I was having serious transmission problems and after taking it to Transmasters, it was resolved within my warranty boundaries and they kept up constant communication with me.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Toyota
- Noise
“I was referred to Convoy Auto Repair and called to schedule an appointment to have my A/C checked out as it has been blowing hot air and I wanted to get it fixed before summer came.”
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Miramar Auto Repair
- Team
- Brake
- Inspection
“As well as the quality of work ; the extremely reasonable pricing ; ran by awesomely skilled mechanics and all around awesome human beings , I personally wouldn't choose anywhere else to get my car fixed.”
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Performance Auto
- Oil
- Story
- Review
“She always Takes my calls and inform me on what it needs to be done if you're looking for a mechanic this is definitely the place to go very fair price as well.”
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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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Budget Muffler Brake & Alignment
- Catalytic Converter
- Sound
- Owner
“Last time I left my SUV because I had a party to throw and they fixed my tie rod and back brakes, having it completed before closing so I could make it to work on Monday.”
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RB Automotive
- Dealership
- Communication
- Truck
“I purchased a used car on Feb 26th and did a search online to find a reputable, highly rated Auto Shop for a pre-inspection before I pulled the trigger, I needed to make sure everything was up to spec.”
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Polycare Automotive Inc.
“Another cool aspect of this company was the overnight vehicle drop off option where you can leave your keys in the mail drop box and security patrols the lot overnight.”
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Elite Service Center
- Name
- Coffee
- Integrity
“I took it to them and they said they belileve it is a shift solenoid going bad and althought they believed it would, they couldnt guarantee replacing it would fix the problem.”
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Speedy Auto Repair & Smog Check
- Family Owned Business
- Alternator
- DMV
“Absolutely will recommend and return tremendous place, to anybody who needs work on their car tremendous workers awesome family great customer service honest people.”
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University City Service Center
- Money
- Leaking
- Driving
“The tech installed a new battery (only charged us $139 for a Delco battery, including installation) and said he'd leave a note for the Saturday morning crew about the brake pads.”
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Barrio Auto Service ( Smog Star Certified )
- Exhaust
- Battery
- Mechanics
“When I pulled up they were working on the guy before me car and they just finished mane when they turned his car on n hit the gas a little bit i said oh yea, these the guys right here.”
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Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
- Brakes
- Prices
“This is one of the best place in San Diego the service is awesome and everyone is very helpful thank you siry Auto Group I definitely recommend this place for everyone.”
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Select German Car Service
- Pictures
- Chocolate Bar
- Dealership
“Through their system, I received updates about the work being completed as well as seen photos of the issues that the mechanics were pinpointing for repair”
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Miguel's Auto Service
- Check Engine Light
- Work
- Oil
“Great customer service , I lived around in the neighborhood and always helped me and do little jobs with my car , today I needed some help with my bike rack and helped me out very quick.”
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Honest-1 Auto Care
- Work
- Name
- Waiting Area
“I didn't notice when I picked my car up but when I got home the first thing my wife said is "the hood is not down all the way" it was down but not latched.”
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Hong Auto Service
- Honest
- Vehicle
- Quality
“Anytime I drop off a vehicle whether it's for maintenance or a break down, I always know the job will be done well and I don't have to worry about anything.”
Automotive Maintenance Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$63
Maximum cost
$811
National Average
$200
Avg Per Hour Rates
$129
$94
$350
Average price range is based on 430 cost profiles
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