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Valley Smog & Auto Repair
“The business was sold to the current owners several years ago and under the old and current owners/management its business attitudes and service continues to provide excellent service at a fair price.”
Best Oil Change Places in Cathedral City, CA
24 technicians listed · 12 in Cathedral City · 9 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Davies Auto Care
- Vehicle
- Fair
- Pricing
“Very professional, very knowledgeable, and friendly take pictures and explain to you the problem and why its important to get fix this is important and excellent business for your trust”
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Jim Brangham Auto Repair
- Prices
- Money
- Hose
“The problem was with the axle shaft that needed to be replaced and worn out front break pads and rotators which the delearship failed to warn me about regardless of the fact that I have been taking this vehicle to them 2 times a year for the past sev...”
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Phil's Immediate Care Auto Repair Inc.
- Prices
- Fair
- Vehicles
“Our van started overheating and they got us in right away, immediately diagnosed a bad hose and a leaking water pump, replaced both parts, and had us back on the road in just a couple hours.”
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Lou's Automotive
- Prices
- Noise
- Fair
“So I took my brand new car to the dealership that I purchased it at for it's 15,000 mile maintenance check and there was a squeaking noise that I inquired about and so they checked it out for me and came back to me telling me that my brakes and rotor...”
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High Tech Automotive
- Price
“They only do what is necessary, alert you of potential issues in the future, and leave it up to you rather than doing it as well, so long as it isn't an immediate issue.”
Listed for drivers in and around Cathedral City, CA, these 24 shops change oil. Some are drive-up quick-lube bays, some are repair shops fitting you in between bigger jobs. What each one says about oil brands, grades and what the price includes comes from its own website.
Area overview: Cathedral City, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 12 are in Cathedral City itself and 12 come from towns including Yucca Valley (8, 20 mi), Palm Springs (1, 5 mi) and Palm Desert (1, 9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,841 reviews; 7 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 (100%), quality (76%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "knowledge". 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Why are shops outside Cathedral City on this page?
12 of the 24 shops are in Cathedral City itself; the others come from other towns within 40 mi. Distances here are measured straight-line, so the drive is longer than the number suggests.
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Permuth Auto Care
- Price
- Mechanic
- Honest
“Jorge and his Dad are the best!!”
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Hidden Garage
- Price
- Engine
- Vehicle
“I can tell you over many years I dealt with many mechanics from the east coast to the west and this is the first time I got my car back not feeling uncomfortable about the work that was done and the prices charged.”
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Dare Cadillac
- Mechanic
- Calls
- Engine
“I used to be the deceased owners girlfriend over 30 years ago-and the gentleman that took over the business after Tom Duffys passing is still keeping the legacy of good honest work with reasonable prices-I wouldnt 'dare' take my cadillac anywhere els...”
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Juntek Automotive
- Transmission
- Prices
- Mechanic
“The next morning I called a shop recommended to me by a family member in the area, the mechanic said he was buried and couldn't take on any more vehicles, asked him for someone as I'm from outta town and in a very tough spot.”
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Citystar Autos
“We have been taking our cars with them for years and never had any problems.”
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WE Automotive Fabrication
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Airport Quick Lube
- Car Wash
- Upsell
- Honesty
“And then greeted with outstanding service from the young lady holding down the payment process and providing great details to the service my vehicle was provided with.”
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Kim's Automotive
- Price
- Second Opinion
- Truck
“Efren walked me thru the inspection and showed me I still had 70 percent of my pads left instead of taking the work he was very honest and I will be returning to him for all my automotive needs.”
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Oil On the Move Automotive and Fleet Services
- Vehicle
- Fluids
- Company
“In additional to the oil change, he checked all my fluids, checked my tire pressure, inspected my vehicle and was very informative and knowledgeable about what type of services my F150 might need in the future.”
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Yucca Valley Quick Lube
“I have had the pleasure and no question for their ability to go above and beyond my service care needs, it is my pleasure to give them a 47" VIZIO SMART TV free to give them the thank you they deserve as a fantastic team effort these past three years...”
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John's Garage
“Finally came across John's garage and spoke with a wonderful person named Timmy I believe that's how you spell it sorry if that's wrong but she answered and said to bring it in and had us up and back on the road in minutes for a great deal.”
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J & K Mobile Automotive Repair
- Price
- Bolt
- Honest
“I would highly recommend this company I called this gentleman to fix a CV axle for me in a hurry he was there same day charged me half of what the shop was going to charge me and he came to my house he was very polite very professional explain everyt...”
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Topside Auto Performance LLC
- Prices
- Engine
- Knowledge
“The owner spent 20 years working for what I would consider one of the best shops in town before striking out on his own, so he has the experience and knowledge.”
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Harpers Auto Repair
- Mechanics
- Money
“Yesterday I had one of my wheel bearings go out, Harper's was just about to close and even the the job would take a couple hours, Travis still went ahead to help me out and explain everything thoroughly.”
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Fast OIL Change and Auto Repair
“We feel very fortunate to have met him, he helped us not just with regular maintenance, but also diagnosing and fixing a specific issue we had with an older car, BRILLIANT!”
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CP Autoworks
- Desert
“I took my truck to him this time to do a smoke test on the vacuum system because of a bad / improper performed smog test by another place in town.”
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V.d.j Mobile Services
- Prices
“I felt comfortable & Victor explained everything that he checked to me & was honest about my car being in good shape 😊 I can't remember the name of the man that did my windshield replacement, but he was also very kind & professional.”
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Fastrac Lube
- Price
- Lights
- Website
“Chris is absolutely one of the best and most friendly and very professional at what he does he makes sure you see everything that's being done and explains everything to you so you can make the decision on whether you want to change your air filter o...”
Oil Change Services in Cathedral City, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$32
Maximum cost
$173
National Average
$65
$42
$90
Fair price range is based on 486 cost profiles
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