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Paradise Motorsports

(45)

“I came in on short notice to get my engine heads resurfaced and the machining guys were very helpful and friendly, I could not have asked for better service, I will definitely be returning for any and all of my machining needs”

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Japanese Car Masters

(48)

Mechanic
Oil
Engine

“If you want a mechanic shop that will offer up repair solutions that save you money while providing details about the repair to include no later than times for getting the work done, come here.”

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FTS Auto

(47)

Brakes
Drive
Dealership

“The customer service is great and any issues are resolved, and probably the best thing to be said is I'm always looking to refer people to FTS since they take care of business.”

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1 Way Auto Clinic

(47)

Inspection
DMV
Mechanic

“We were bummed when we found out they were moving because the convenience of walking to/from the shop was pretty sweet, but driving up to the new location in Clairemont is still a no-brainer.”

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Jaguar Coventry Cars

(48)

Discount
Eye
Running

“Even now, having moved from San Diego 4 years ago, I call with questions which Trace patiently answers despite knowing I'm not going to be able to bring it to turn for work.”

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Ocean Beach Tire Center-Auto Rpr

(48)

Flat Tire
30 Min
Fair

“I cannot understand how these wonderful people can make a living, feed and support their families while giving away some of their necessities, I don't know.”

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Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA

Of the 24 technicians we list here, 21 are in San Diego itself and 3 come from San Marcos (21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 5,673 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (82%), professionalism (79%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), auto repair (3), check engine light (2), engine repair (2) and maintenance (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and all 24 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 4 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 12 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.

Which shops listed for San Diego work on Saturdays or Sundays?

4 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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Cal West Auto Center

(48)

Dealership
Brakes
Mechanic

“At Cal West auto youre treated like family, always given a fair price, and leave with a smile on your face knowing you're supporting a business that actually cares about their costumers and not the bottom line.”

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Beeline Brake

(49)

“I think there is real honesty with Bee Line as they could have taken advantage but they were straight forward and told us right away what needed to be done and what didn't from the previous estimate we got from a place we once thought reputable.”

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Soto's Transmissions

(45)

Money
Vehicle
Call

“He called when the vehicle was completed and said the vehicle was done however they wanted to keep it overnight to check to make sure there were no leaks after the test drive.”

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Pettey's Auto Service

(46)

Work
Fair
Estimate

“It is honestly so hard to find mechanics who are honest, kind, affordable, and well-rounded in their knowledge but Pettey's Auto checks all those boxes!”

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Smitty's Service

(46)

Inspection
Pump
Dealership

“It actually feels GOOD to do business with them, because I know that they're giving me an honest assessment of what needs to be absent any upsells whatsoever.”

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Minsky Mercedes

(48)

Oil
Pressure
Work

“I had to replace my headlight assembly on my 2019 c300 and was looking at multiple different german auto locations and it gave me the most reasonable price.”

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Wentworth Automotive

(48)

Mechanic
Fuel
Brake

“Very friendly staff, kept me up to date with the maintenance process and let me honestly know exactly what's needed and what could wait for preventative maintenance.”

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Dragonfly Automotive

(47)

“Not only did they diagnose and fix the issue with precision, but they also took the time to explain everything in a way that was easy to understand, empowering me as a customer.”

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Convoy Auto Repair

(47)

Communication
Smog
Work

“They were incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding, taking the time to explain everything that needed to be fixed and prioritizing repairs based on my budget.”

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KB Motorsports

(49)

Drive
Happy
Dealership

“Professional automotive - in addition to proving excellent service they're expertise in troubleshooting intermittent or difficult to diagnose problems is invaluable”

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Allman Family Auto

(49)

Mechanic
Oil
Fair

“After seeing reviews, we called them the same day the breaks in our Ford Edge started making noise and they took us in the next day and we were in and out the same day.”

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Ray Frey Auto Center Inc

(49)

“As i sat in the lobby today I listened to him help 2 different people, one he spent 5 min doing some research on the guys problem and told him what to go do and if that didnt solve the problem..”

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Suspension Plus Automotive Repair

(46)

Brakes
Truck
Mechanic

“There was some confusion as too what might have been the cause off my issues due to multiple damages, but Jose worked with me, and worked on my car multiple times to make sure that my car worked great.”

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Cass Street Automotive

(41)

Communication
Diagnosis
Engine

“I'm sure if I took the time I could have found a cheaper rate somewhere else but the rates they gave me felt reasonable and were well worth the peace of mind.”

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General Auto Repair

(41)

“They were incredibly helpful, took the time to show me exactly what the issues were with my car and pointed out potential issues for the future without pressuring me to get them fixed right then and there.”

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Bowman's Garage

(50)

Oil
Classic
Light

“Thought it was going to be a Expense Repair, but they found Air Intake Boot Off Repaired & walked out the Door for $160 😁 Recommend All My Family & Friends to Bowman Automotive 👍 …”

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Robert's Auto Service

(48)

“I am so grateful for the time, care, support, integrity, and professionalism I experienced working with Christian, and I won't ever think about taking my car elsewhere.”

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Tune Craft Auto Center Inc.

(48)

Work
Respect
Estimate

“Additionally, I appreciate explanations regarding my options for repairs (if any) and guidance regarding the urgency of making the repair or delaying it.”

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Average Cost	$687
Minimum cost	$312
Maximum cost	$3119
Avg Per Hour Rates	$113

Best Mechanic Shops in San Diego, CA

Paradise Motorsports

Japanese Car Masters

FTS Auto

1 Way Auto Clinic

Jaguar Coventry Cars

Ocean Beach Tire Center-Auto Rpr

Area overview: San Diego, CA

Cal West Auto Center

Beeline Brake

Soto's Transmissions

Pettey's Auto Service

Smitty's Service

Minsky Mercedes

Wentworth Automotive

Dragonfly Automotive

Convoy Auto Repair

KB Motorsports

Allman Family Auto

Ray Frey Auto Center Inc

Suspension Plus Automotive Repair

Cass Street Automotive

General Auto Repair

Bowman's Garage

Robert's Auto Service

Tune Craft Auto Center Inc.

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