Miramar Automotive & Transmission
“The online appointment scheduling is useful and they will have parts arrive before your appointment.”
Best Oil Change Places in San Diego, CA
23 technicians listed · all 23 in San Diego · 9 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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John's Automotive Care
“Neil communicated on a regular basis and even provided me with an explanation of the why” and “how” the car was fixed.”
Top Care Auto Center
“I recommend this place to everyone who wants a comfortable, personable and fair experience.”
Suspension Plus Automotive Repair
“They don't just do what's on the order form, they actually look at your vehicle and see what else could be better with excellent communication and explanation.”
Allman Family Auto
“A truly trustworthy auto shop - a rare and wonderful find, indeed!”
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.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, these 23 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
All 23 technicians we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 39 technicians in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 7,000 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "quality". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair (2), brake repair (2), engine repair (2), maintenance (2) and oil change (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 5 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; 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 9 of the 23 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.
Bowman's Garage
“Jim from Bowman's called me back the next morning and, after a short discussion, I could tell that they were going to be great to work with, and a good connection for my daughter moving forward.”
Quality Automotive
“They have been doing great work for many years for myself,family, and friends.”
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.”
Sawaya Automotive
“In addition Tony's prices were very fair in comparison to what I could get at a local dealership or big chain auto shop”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Mike was extremely knowledgeable and helpful replacing a clutch on my Shelby mustang.”
Aero Auto Repair
“I talked to Shawn over the phone and he did an amazing job in helping my son out getting his older Toyota Carolla back on the road in a quick time frame with a discounted price as well....”
Honest-1 Auto Care
“They inform yiou of possible future car concerns that wilol need to be considered in the near future.”
Sam Lee Auto Repair
“No questions or issues, if it is not right they fix it until it is.”
Autohaven
“Mark has a great way of simplyfying mechanical issues and helping you make an informed choice.”
San Diego Auto Star Smog Service & Repair
“Workers are very friendly and they went above and beyond to help me out.”
Bob Brown's Automotive Services
“Called the day before, they had me in and out the next day by 11am.”
Abraham Auto Repair
“I wanted to take a moment to write a "Thank-you" for all the times your company has demonstrated it's willingness to do things the "right way", and in a manner that keeps the consideration of the customer in mind”
Joe Jr Auto Repair
“Great work and a great family business that has been doing it for a long time.”
Hi-Tech Auto Services
“They are trust worthy on all the work they do in your car.”
Del Mar Highlands Lube Center
“Fast friendly service, got my car Smogged and oil changed passed no problems, had issue with headlight too, they fixed it at same time in under 1hr.”
Buddy's Automotive and Tires
“I had to change my breaks and when my brakes were off-market, he helped me choose the correct ones and fix them too.”
Performance Independent Porsche
“Mark/Alex & Steve are all very knowledgeable when it comes to Porsche ( of any year, make or model ).”
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