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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.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in San Diego, CA
24 mechanics listed · 22 in San Diego · 6 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Work
- Inspection
- Pictures
“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
- AC
- Vehicle
- Fair
“The labor involved in taking apart struts and springs (compressing them to disassemble/reassemble) versus the price of the new components didn't make sense to do just the strut alone.”
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Japanese Car Masters
- Inspection
- Diagnose
- Mechanic
“I brought my son's car because I believed the previous shop was inexperienced and overcharged by a few hundred dollars, and they kept adding unnecessary repairs.”
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San Diego Auto Repair & Collision
- Brakes
- Bumper
- Mind
“Mike was willing to fix the car and get the insurance company to dish out the money that I definitely deserved with my policy, despite being initially unwilling to.”
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PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair
- Charge
- Estimate
- Mechanic
“He went above and beyond at my last oil change to help me on a few things that would have taken tons of time to figure out on my own, you can tell he enjoys helping people (when they aren't too busy) and is just a personable good natured guy which is...”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 22 are in San Diego itself and 2 come from San Marcos (21 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 4,573 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair (3), brake repair (3), engine repair (3), maintenance (3) and alignments (2). 12 list staff certifications (ASE) and all 24 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 16 are family- or locally-owned and 15 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 San Diego listed here?
22 of the 24 shops on this page are in San Diego; the others come from other towns within 25 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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FTS Auto
- Smog
- Mechanic
- Brakes
“I've taken my personal and business vehicles to FTS auto care within the last few months, and every single time the service is fast, professional and reasonably priced.”
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1 Way Auto Clinic
- Diagnostic
- Smog
- Inspection
“Chris and his team did a great job fixing my thermostat and fuel meter for my C230, they were very professional, thorough, and understanding to meet my needs as a customer.”
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Kwon's Auto Repair
“Kwon's were able to accommodate me at short notice and their manager, Janice, was highly communicative throughout the process both in-person and by text.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Brakes
- Oil
- Honest
“Best experience at an auto care shop I've had in the area; They are very reasonable, friendly, and make sure to explain the issue my vehicle is having.”
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Mission Hills Automotive
- Pressure
- Vehicle
- Diagnostic
“When I came here for the first time I wanted a second opinion on a list of recommendations from a big dealership, they provided a comprehensive evaluation of the vehicle as well as extremely competitive pricing.”
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Coastal Car Care
- Diagnostic
- Mechanic
- 2010
“I've been working a lot with Cory there, and as an example of this expertise, we had a problem for 1 1/2 years with our Camry stalling intermittently, happening about once a month.”
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Jaguar Coventry Cars
- Electrical
- Job
- Discount
“So glad we did, they dealt with our warranty service provider, took care of the third party inspection, ordered all parts, and had our F Type ready within a week (on top of that, it all happened during Thanksgiving week which is truly impressive).”
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Morena Automotive
- Reviews
- Diagnosed
- Oil
“I brought my daughters car in to diagnose a power steering grind and he took it right in, did the diagnostic, called with an estimate and had the car done in 1 day.”
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Ocean Beach Tire Center-Auto Rpr
- Money
- Oil
- Flat Tire
“I had been putting off an oil change until I got a screw in my tire last night (cool, cool, cool), so I showed up when they opened and they replaced my tire, changed my oil, and had me out in about 2 hours.”
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Beeline Brake
“I also loved that I didn't have to wait weeks to schedule an appointment to get the repairs done AND that they had a lift to fit my RV on instead of jacking it up like some places have done.”
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A Street Auto Service
- Check Engine Light
- Mechanic
- Oil
“After frustration with my former auto repair shop, whom I had been a loyal customer, I decided to give “A” Street Auto Service a try due to their reputation and constant business.”
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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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Pacific Auto Service
“I drive 40 minutes just to take all my vehicles to the shop in Miramar because the mechanics are very experienced and Olivier is very knowledgeable in parts upgrades and he will let you know if your vehicle needs any upgrades that will improve your v...”
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Pettey's Auto Service
- Vehicles
- Work
- Mechanic
“For example; I purchased a set of tires from a local tire shop, NOT Pettey's the manager called me over to show me why I needed new struts, they had some oil residue on the shock.”
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Transmasters Auto Care
- Estimate
- Transmission
- Crew
“I always take my 2017 Audi A4 whenever I have mechanical issues and Sam is always quick to fix it and at half the price of the dealership down the street from his shot.”
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Minsky Mercedes
- Fair
- Vehicle
- Oil
“I asked, based where the car was and what I read on the internet Minsky (with whom I never dealt before) to do a general inspection of the car, having concerns about the transmission and may be the engine.”
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Trinidad Motors
- Vw Jetta
- Vehicle
- Fair
“Upon picking up the car after a brake/rotor replacement, Angel took his time to explain what he would still do in the future for long term health of the car.”
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Wentworth Automotive
- M&ms
- Smog
- Mechanic
“I came in spur of the moment, and they got me in within a couple hours, and kindly offered me and my boyfriend a shuttle to somewhere to kill some time while they worked on my car.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$624
Maximum cost
$5240
National Average
$936
Avg Per Hour Rates
$138
$811
$1148
Average price range is based on 294 cost profiles
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