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Hawthorne Tire & Auto Service
- Oil
- Auto Repair
- Honest
“Then a few months later ran over a nail on my way to school, called to see if they could help and they had it patched up literally within 45 minutes of it happening.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Escondido, CA
24 technicians listed · all 24 in Escondido · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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MJM Engines
- Motor
- Warranty
- Ford
“I just wanted to provide an example of if anything goes wrong that isn't blatant negligence or you breaking the car, they will fix it for under their warranty.”
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Escondido Auto Tech
- Team
- Vehicle
- Oil
“Not only did these guys offer the best price in town for a tire barring replacement, but they bought me an uber to get home and to come back after the repair was completed.”
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Army Mechanics Inc.
- Truck
- Vehicle
- Fuel
“I called, 1:30 min later He arrived , run few tests on my truck, made a phone call to get some more answers for my problem, follow up with the phone call and email, also give me some more advice on how to deal with my car dealer.”
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Grand Garage
- Dealership
- Inspection
- Work
“I asked them to service my car for what I thought was a recommended service for maintenance and they saved me $$$ by telling me it was not due for my car for the mileage I have currently.”
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Collisions Plus Performance
- Work
- Team
- Truck
“I have taken all of my vehicles to Ryan and his team at Collison Plus and each time I have been taken care of and the results exceeded my acceptations.”
Listed for drivers in and around Escondido, CA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Escondido, CA
All 24 technicians we list here are in Escondido itself. We have 34 technicians in Escondido on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,113 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (84%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "warranty". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (3), oil change (3), steering and suspension (2) and transmissions (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Escondido work on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
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Escondido Auto Pros
- Diagnostic
- Prius
- Technicians
“Have gone here for the past 4 years and never have they let me down, with managing and letting me know my options for repairs to even educating me on my car and future issues to be prompt with if needed.”
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Off Road Warehouse
“I went big and got icon front and rear suspension, rough country front and rear bumpers, a grill light bar, air compressor, and an accessory controller in the cab.”
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Herzog Automotive
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Oil
“After finding a Firestone that was actually open, they took a quick look and said it should not be driven but they couldn't work on it as it is a hybrids (Chevy Volt).”
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Escondido German Auto
- Drive
- BMW
- Sprinter
“This was my first visit to Escondido German Auto to have my 2021 Mercedes Benz E350 serviced after previously having my vehicle serviced at a Mercedes Benz dealership.”
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HQ Autosport German Auto Service
- Dealership
- Team
- Inspection
“Staff is very helpful and even found out that my 13 year old car would be covered by a BMW dealer because the problem was with emissions and still under warranty.”
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Son's Auto Repair
- Cash
- Gas
- County
“The station has fairly competitive prices sometimes cheaper than Costco or comparable only drive by half of this gas station EEFU cash to get the lowest.”
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Stone Tires
“He had a used tire that fit my car thank goodness because he said my tire couldn't be fixed due to the nail too close to the sidewall of the tire and not to mention the massive hunk of metal also2 inches away from the nail.”
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Complete Auto Repair Escondido
- Oil
- Prices
- Job
“Great ,job quick and professional”
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Excelsior Motorsports
- ls1
- Tuning
- Supercharged
“I was super happy with my experience and business at Excelisor motors, Kushan was super knowledgeable and answered all of my many questions before any work was done to my c6 corvette.”
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The Differential and Axle Shop
- Gears
- Price
- Phone
“I knew full well, there was a chance it could be significantly more depending on what they find when they open the differential, and Joe was more than willing to go through all of the worst case scenarios with me, and give me realistic numbers”
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On Point Auto Repair
“If you are wondering to get service or repair done here, just ask yourself this, 5 star reviews from this many people about different repairs on many different cars.”
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Bumper 2 Bumper
- Wheel
“Always great service, good prices, and great work”
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High Tech Mobile
- Country
- Cost
- Communication
“Amazing communication, " Dusty ", was very knowledgeable about My transmission and even makes videos about what he's done so it feels very transparent.”
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Samtech Automotive
- Area
- Mechanic
- Prices
“They offer free check engine light service and will give you a free look over on your car the first time you're there, listing off everything that needs to be looked at or repaired for free.”
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Mar-Fam Auto Repair
“Honest work is hard to find these days...”
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Pacific Auto Repair Center
“This man has been my mechanic for years since he used to have a shop on 9th avenue, I trust them with all of my cars and all of my children's cars ever since and he's always reliable.”
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Rennaissance
“Very knowlegeable and a great guy!”
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Sergio Auto Repair Shop
- Prices
“I had my breaks done today in less than an hour.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Escondido, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$301
Maximum cost
$3006
National Average
$662
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$481
$842
Average price range is based on 403 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Escondido
- “Their prices were incredibly reasonable, they were responsive, they were knowledgeable, and they earned the level of trust I now have with them.” — customer of Escondido German Auto
- “Professional, honest, friendly, knowledgeable and fairly priced. Would definitely use Samtech again and will happily refer friends and family!” — customer of Samtech Automotive
- “Friendly staff. Gave me the diagnostic info I needed on my vehicle in a timely manner.” — customer of Escondido Auto Tech
- “Furthermore, I was informed of my car's diagnosis and repair status every step of the way, including prices (which were transparent and made known upfront).” — customer of Grand Garage
- “Every time I have gone to Army Mechanics they have been responsive communicators and made me feel like a valued customer.” — customer of Army Mechanics Inc.
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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