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La Mesa Automotive-n-Alignment
- The Future
- Owner
- Vehicle
“They also did an inspection on my car, free of charge, and let me know a few other things that needed replacement that my dealership didn't even tell me.”
Oil Changes in La Mesa, CA
24 listed · 17 in La Mesa · 21 rated 4.5+
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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- Oil
- Mechanics
- Audi
“While I was there I asked whether they should change my oil and oil filter, they said that because of the low mileage I should wait another 6-9 months.”
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Express Auto Service
- Car Service
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
“Had them go over my whole 1990 Toyota pickup, put it in for a head gasket repair and had them go over everything from fuel injection to exhaust and even the spare tire, took it to the top of Utah, Ogden Utah, it ran beautiful all the way there and ba...”
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Greg's Automotive Helix
Including Foreign and Domestic
“She has had so many issues with finding great, reliable, thorough, timely, honest and reasonable maintenance and repair places for all sorts of things.”
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Rob's Automotive
Transmissions, Wheel Alignment, Diagnostics
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Transmission, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic”
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Euro Auto Tech & Smog
Performance Upgrades and Tuning, We Now Also Perform e
“I went to other shops in the area and his shop actually was super honest what needs to be changed and pretty fair on prices for the quality that I got!”
Area overview: La Mesa, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 17 are in La Mesa itself and 7 come from Encinitas (7). Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,689 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews; 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (85%) and value (68%). The services they list most often on their websites are maintenance (4), air conditioning services (2), brake service (2), fleet (2) and general repair (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE); 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 17 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 2 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 change oil in La Mesa, CA. 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.
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John's Automotive Care La Mesa
Napa Service Assistant, General Repair, Maintenance
“They both provided quality service to my car and provided me with a detailed breakdown of any/all points of interest that may need to be looked into in the future which is very helpful!!”
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Helix Auto Center
“When I brought my car in, I also had the tires I'd be replacing them with not knowing one tire had been left out in the box with the recent rain and the acoustic foam had absorbed a bit of water (I know, very dumb of me not to check prior to bringing...”
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De Alba's Spring Street Collision & Paint Experts
- Coat
- Estimate
- Job
“I brought my Toyota Avalon in that had multiple scratches on the roof- Armando came out to give an estimate- he looked and said I probably can buff it out instead of a whole repaint of the roof.”
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Davey Auto Body
- Rear End
- Job
- Price
“Hate to tell you how awesome this service is because we have had a lot such great service, we don't want them to be so busy that they don't have time for us.”
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Garcia's Auto Repair
- Price
- Work Done
“Very reasonable price for install of rotors, pads and sensors on my Cayenne.”
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Luxury Import Care
- Vehicle
“I actually feel more comfortable here than I do at a dealership because I can actually talk to the mechanic that worked on my car and he can let me know exactly what he saw on my car instead of a salesperson.”
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Young Family Automotive
- Vehicle
- Communication
- Mechanic
“I was looking for someone to fix my A/C, he offered to check it out, we arranged a time and a day, dropped car off at the shop a couple of hours later, he was done.”
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La Mesa Motor Clinic
- Prices
“The owner here knows more about my Prius that they did at Toyota and, unlike the dealership, he does not try to hustle you out of more money with unnecessary repairs.”
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S D Top Tune
- Smog
- Prices
“The owner, Sam, was extremely patient with all my questions over the phone prior to coming in.”
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Woodward Autocare
“Please be kind, boss^^”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Work
- Mechanic
- Oil
“I was never forced to buy anything and the best part is that they send you pictures of every issue with a brief explanation to help you understand what is going on.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
Schedule Appointment, Smog
“I was afraid I'd be dealing with a rental for multiple days over the weekend anywhere I went but they worked so fast I didn't have to stress about that.”
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Genie Auto Center
Fuel System Service, Power Steering Service, Tire Services
“They're good people they're honest people people and the car work gets done very quick very quick love this place love this place won't take my car anywhere else”
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On Broadway Auto Care Inc.
Tires, Transmission, Air Conditioning Services
“There were no nefarious shenanigans with overcharging, unnecessary repairs, over priced parts, or any of the other horror stories I read about in about 3 or 4 negative reviews.”
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John's Automotive Care
Napa Service Assistant, General Repair, Maintenance
“What really stands out about John's Automotive care the welcoming feeling from all of the employees - they have outstanding customer service through and through!”
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Certified Car Clinic
Wheel Alignment, Radiator Repair, A/C Repair
“(Worked done by CCC - basically a complete rebuild of my 2013 Mustang GT from an engine rebuild, fuel system replacement, dyno tune, brakes, differential and gears, etc.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
Smog Test and Repair
“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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Horsman Automotive
“I have been going there for years Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repa...”
Oil Change Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$32
Maximum cost
$176
National Average
$67
$43
$91
Typical price range is based on 546 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
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Why are shops outside La Mesa on this page?
17 of the 24 shops are in La Mesa itself; the others are the nearest listed ones within 15 mi, each shown with its own city. Distances here are measured straight-line, so the drive is longer than the number suggests.
What customers in La Mesa say about local technicians
- “He didn't try to upsell me on anything that wasn't needed and I got a great value for my money.” — customer of Express Auto Service
- “The customer service was amazing.they were fast and friendly,kept me updated and explained everything to me.” — customer of Horsman Automotive
- “My car had been down for a years, Rob found the problem and fixed it the same day at an affordable price.” — customer of Rob’s Automotive
- “These guys are consistently the best. From concise communication and friendly banter to setting expectations that they some how manage to exceed every time.” — customer of John’s Automotive Care La Mesa
- “Super professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. I needed to get an overall diagnosis of my car's condition before taking it for a smog check.” — customer of Rob’s Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.