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Poway Transmissions
- Work
- Classic Car
- Team
“Had an issue with the torque converter a few months later and they handled it under the warranty including a custom external oil cooler which everyone recommends for my truck anyways.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Poway, CA
24 mechanics listed · 12 in Poway · 3 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Hunda Automotive
- Work
- Honda Accord
- Honest
“There is nothing better than the security in knowing your car is being taken care of by the best and that hey always communicate everything so clearly.”
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Poway Import Auto Experts
- Towed
- Oil
- Vehicle
“My fiance went to pick up my car and pay but his card wasnt going through he tried calling his bank but they had him on hold for so long someone at the dealership gave him a ride to his bank to get it situated.”
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EAC Poway
- Team
- Check
- Honest
“They could have easily thrown their hands up and said it was going to be thousands to clean out the entire emissions systems but their mechanics took the time to really dig as deep as they could to help us out!”
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Robby's Automotive Services
- Job
- Communication
- Honest
“One actuator was noisy under the dash and the blower motor was very noisy”
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Precision Automotive
- Smog
- AC
- Inspection
“As always, their service was professional and timely, and they always give a detailed report of the states of the various items, for example, tread remaining on the four tires, etc.”
Listed for drivers in and around Poway, CA, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Poway, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 12 are in Poway itself and 12 come from towns including San Diego (8, 12 mi), Escondido (2, 11 mi) and El Cajon (1, 13 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,174 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "fair" and "communication". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), transmission repair (3), brake repair (2), brakes (2) and fleet services (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 8 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 18 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Poway listed here?
12 of the 24 shops on this page are in Poway; the others come from other towns within 20 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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Poway Integrity Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Truck
- Vehicle
“They have worked with professionalism and competence on various cars we owned throughout my not so lucky years of having to deal with mechanical car issues…”
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Master Automotive
- Job
- Prices
- Vehicle
“He charged me half of what I was quoted for brakes at another mechanic, made sure everything looked good and then topped off my fluids and checked my tires completely free.”
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Midland Auto
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Fair
“Today, I was quoted for parts from 2 different places + labor = 1 part from one place; 1 part from another get them both to Midland Auto + labor and get to have my car up and running this afternoon, after turning the car in this morning, totaling up ...”
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Poway Valley Collision
- Work
- Insurance
- Company
“Mary went out of her way to make sure we were getting the best rate on our rental car and moved us up on the schedule for repairs knowing we were paying for the rental car from our own pocket!”
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Poway Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- RV
- Work
“Not only did they give me an honest, fair quote, they explained everything to a degree I learned how to better care for my car and invest my money wisely.”
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Roo Automotive
- Oil
- Vehicles
- People
“Not only have we trusted him with our cars' upkeep, but also we call and ask about different car brands before making a new purchase, as he often has helpful information on the current quality (and common maintenance issues) of the cars on the lot.”
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Paradise Motorsports
“They are honest and they don't waste your time, or money like a certain vw dealership/service I won't mention, (Bob Baker) who should be banned from laying a hand on any vehicle, not even a oil change.”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Pictures
- Upsell
- Inspection
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“We consider ourselves lucky to be in the hands of these extremely conscientious mechanics who make our safety and our cars' performance and longevity top priorities.”
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Japanese Car Masters
- Mechanic
- Oil
- Diagnose
“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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Elite Smog and Auto
- Team
- Prices
- Owner
“I've been in there a number of times for different issues and they have always let me know promptly what it's going to take to fix it as well as other things they've noticed on my vehicles.”
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Kwon's Auto Repair
“So glad I've found this such a great local & family owned auto shop, after going through some horrible unprofessional services from other one that I used to go to for years.”
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1 Way Auto Clinic
- Inspection
- DMV
- Smog
“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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FTS Auto
- Brakes
- Drive
- Mechanic
“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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PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair
- Mechanic
- Ford
- Estimate
“PB Foreign and Domestic is type 1) - straightforward, steady, and honest - which is why I keep coming back and I suspect it's why the same guys have been working there for forever too.”
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Road Star Auto Repair
- Smog
- Money
- Vehicles
“Exchanging info was fast & easy as a first time customer, price was affordable for a last-minute job, and they have a nice waiting area if you don't have a ride!”
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Motec Auto Care
- Honest
- Pool Table
- Oil
“I then took the same car to my usual trusted mechanic who charged twice as much for the inspection but found all the same problems, so I'm going to use Motec from now on.”
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Hawthorne Tire & Auto Service
- Oil
- Money
- Auto Repair
“Then a few months later ran over a nail on my way to school, called to see if they could help and they had it patched up literally within 45 minutes of it happening.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Poway, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$511
Maximum cost
$4286
National Average
$766
Avg Per Hour Rates
$113
$664
$939
Average price range is based on 380 cost profiles
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