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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Work
- Oil
- Upsell
“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.”
Best Oil Change Places in San Diego, CA
24 technicians listed · 23 in San Diego · 10 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- AC
- Smog
- Mechanic
“I recently was trying to sell one of my vehicles and being familiar with that vehicle, Matt suggested that the vehicle would be a great candidate for auction at bringatrailer.”
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John's Automotive Care
“I have not had auto work done here (yet), but calling in with questions and receiving excellent customer service with great information deserves 5 stars already.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
“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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Allman Family Auto
- Job
- Vehicle
- Oil
“I prefer to do my own car maintenance from a general lack of trust in dealerships and auto shops, but when I don't have the time, or it's beyond my capabilities, I trust Allman Family Auto!”
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Suspension Plus Automotive Repair
- Honest
- Tire
- Truck
“I just walked in on a random Monday morning and they were willing to fit me in with minimal waiting for an alignment and tire check because my car kept steering to the right.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 23 are in San Diego itself and 1 comes from San Marcos (21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 5,674 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 professionalism (87%), quality (81%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), auto repair (2), brake repair (2), maintenance (2) and oil change (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 6 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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.
Do shops listed for San Diego change oil on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours are listed by 10 of the 24 shops here. Check the closing time against the service you want, since some bays stop taking cars before the doors close, and ask whether the shop takes appointments.
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Bowman's Garage
- Owner
- Truck
- Classic
“You know when it down to experience and the commitment to getting the job do right with training Tonio and his crew have done the done a good job for me and they'll help you get back on the road.”
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Top Care Auto Center
- Father
- Job
- Price
“I appreciated how thorough they were when they were trying to find the leak in my system and throughout the process, they would call to notify me how things were going.”
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Tune Craft Auto Center Inc.
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Respect
“We always buy used cars, and have found that having a AAA membership usually pays off every year, with the discounts provided by Tune Craft exceeding the annual membership cost.”
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Quality Automotive
- Oil
- Work
- Price
“Had timing belt and water pump changed (preventive), and some fuel injectors changed because of misfires, back in December 2016, and my truck is still running smooth.”
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Tony's Lube & Tune
“First or all, all the other mechanics I went to wanted to change my entire drums when I only really needed a new shoe, and secondly he's cheaper than anyone else by FAR.”
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Gwin Auto Repair
“If you're looking for a reliable and trustworthy auto shop with a team that genuinely cares about their customers and quality of work, these are your guys.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Fluid
- Engine
- Oil
“We need to have my transmission tuned up for shifting Lloyd told me there's nothing wrong with my transmission did not charge me excellent shop excellent customer support”
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Aero Auto Repair
“Last week I AERO replaced my Highlander's stabilizer bar links, axle shaft (both sides), front end ball joint, power steering return line and resealed the engine oil pan gasket.”
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Sam Lee Auto Repair
- Skills
- Job
- Team
“What a great shop Harry and the team go above and beyond,its so hard to find , quality work ,honest and at good price thank you for your integrity guys”
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Honest-1 Auto Care
- Sell
- Oil
- Coupon
“We called this morning with a problem needing a prompt fix and they said "come in after 1" which we did and they had us back on the road within half an hour.”
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San Diego Auto Star Smog Service & Repair
- Polite
- Engine
- Test
“Been going here for years and they are fast and they will tell you if it's good or you have to do something before taking it so you don't waste your money.”
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Bob Brown's Automotive Services
- Mechanics
- Quality
- Prices
“The mechanics are all polite and take the time to carefully explain to those who do not "speak car" (that would be me) exactly what is needed, why it is needed, and when it is needed by”
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Autohaven
- Fair
- Team
- Mechanic
“I have an older car and what ever issue i have with it , they fix it and i never have to go back for that issue again, I highly recomend them and will never take my car anywhere else.”
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Fast Automotive Center
- Fair
- Mechanics
- Coolant
“I've gotten work from this place multiple times, they never charge you for extra unnecessary stuff and will always recommend what's in the best interest of the car owner rather than what's most profitable.”
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Hi-Tech Auto Services
- Oil
- Job
- Engine
“Two BMW dealers told me they could only take a chance at my expense of fixing the issue and it might be that they would have to replace a $600 computer.”
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Abraham Auto Repair
- Prices
- Honest
- Mechanic
“After a closer assessment into my issue, he told me that he was able to give me a very fair quote for both a new, pre-assembled side view mirror and the labor to install it.”
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Lubrimart
“The only possible issue is that they have two tandem bays so there might be a bit of a longer wait, but it's just drain and fill oil changes so it's really not much of a wait.”
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Performance Independent Porsche
- Engine
- 911
- Sell
“Mark and his son Alex are very knowledgeable and ensure that car is thoroughly checked and inspected for any problems before handing it back to the owner”
Oil Change Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$38
Maximum cost
$206
National Average
$78
$50
$107
Typical price range is based on 321 cost profiles
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