Congratulations Coast Car Care for being voted San Diego's Best Auto Service & Repair Shop for 2026. Well earned and deserved! I was so happy to find a place that not only had consistent, positive reviews, but a place that takes the time to reply to customers on different platforms (Yelp/Google). This review is long overdue but knew I needed to write something once I saw this accomplishment. I can drive my SUV knowing it was well serviced from a knowledgeable team of mechanics that will not use after market products!! Note to future customers: this review was written on my own accord. They have never asked me to write a review, but it's well deserving. Again, congrats to this family owned business. read more

I 100% recommend this place to anyone. Cory is very delightful, very straight forward about prices, and what exactly your car needs. They are very good honest people, and so far I've gotten many services done here. They replaced my left wheel bearing, door handles and have helped me decide next steps, As a woman it's always difficult going to car places, but I can say with full assurance this place has my trust. I am so grateful I found a place that really cares about your car and its needs. read more

Costal Car Care has been taking care of all my vehicles for years now! They have great customer service and put great work into each car!

The service at coastal Car Care was just okay. they did clean the car anad addressed the basic maintenance issues i bought in for, so the work was done adequately. However, the wait time was longer than I expected, and I notice a few spots they missed during the detailing read more

So relieved to have found an honest shop to work with. A family business that shows their values are true and true. The work they've done on my car was done right and they even inspected my new pre-owned car. Corey wrote me up (and even showed me on the car) some future work that we should consider doing and the estimate. They take the time, they care and communicate. I find immense value in that and that's who I chose to do business with. I can't say enough good about Coastal Car Care :) read more

I needed an alignment on my 2006 ram 2500 long bed. 3 shops said they could do it but once I got there they said truck was too long. Cory actually went out to the shop and measure the alignment rack for me. They knocked the job out and even called me into the shop to take a look at my shot trac bar bushings and explained my caster/camber adjustments. They were also able to set caster to my preferred specs instead of factory due to running 35s and a level. All in all they are great trust worthy people and very nice to talk to and work with. Will definitely go to these guys for anything I can't knock out in the driveway. Thanks again guys. read more

I've had nothing but great experiences with Coastal Car Care! I've been having some major issues with my car since January and every time I bring it in, the entire staff is extremely helpful and makes the experience very welcoming. With how much I'm in there and the way they treat me, it feels like family. They give top tier service with prices that are more than reasonable. I recommend them to anyone in the area looking for a mechanic shop to call your cars home. read more

I had a somewhat unique project with my Jeep JLU occurring (Rubicon axle swap on a Sport S) and wanted to find a reliable/respected, well-reviewed and reasonably priced shop to have the work done. Corey initially quoted me a very reasonable amount for the work involved and advised that Sean (the Jeep guy) would be doing the work. Essentially being a "nuts and bolts" job, turned into slightly more...as optional/custom work often does. Their attention to detail to fix things that needed to be addressed was particularly impressive...but there was no "fluff" either...no trying to find random stuff to jack the price up. Everything was reasonable, needed and professionally handled. Communication was great. Customer service was excellent and most of all, I drive away being a happy customer. It's an added bonus that it's a family run business as well. I'll be a repeat customer for sure! read more

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Cory and his team at Coastal Car Care took excellent detailed care in making sure my 1980 classic Corvette was road worthy! Communication on what was found during the inspection and solutions offered were awesome! My Corvette runs really well and the 3-speed to 4-speed transmission swap was great! I highly recommend them! Thank you Cory and the whole Coastal Car Care Team!!! read more

Great knowledgeable polite staff that takes on projects, keeps you informed and helps you along the way on a vehicle needing some extra care that most shops won't or aren't willing to go the extra mile for. Fair, upfront pricing and great expertise. Highly recommended. read more

I was extremely pleased with my experience. I thought my car had a very serious and expensive problem. This shop got me in immediately and performed a bunch of tests that ultimately saved me almost a thousand bucks. They also kept me constantly posted about my car's condition. I appreciated that so much. The business is a little tough to find and there are at least two other car shops next to it so pay attention where you are going. Give these guys a try. read more

Super helpful and on time completion Friendly environment Hopefully I don't need their help again but if I do need work done on my car I'll probably go there read more

Over the last 2 years I have had nothing but excellent experiences with Coastal Car Care. They are incredibly knowledgeable about anything Toyota 4runner related, incredibly fair and honest, and very efficient. I've had almost every type of work done from routine maintenance to custom suspension work and every time the team has provided me with excellent and fast service. Support your local family owned auto shop!!! I can't recommend these guys enough! read more

I can't say enough about how helpful, honest, and conscientious this car shop is. They helped me so much dealing with my elderly father's old car, evaluating it and deciding what to do with it. They really helped me get through a difficult time. Highly recommended! read more

Coastal Car Care in San Marcos has gone above and beyond in keeping me on the road! My 1986.5 Nissan 4x4 pickup had issues with the power steering and battery. They found a severely damaged flywheel as well. I was back on the road in about a week... Highly recommend them !!! read more

Having been driving for Uber and Lyft for like 10 years and on my fourth vehicle 100s of thousands of miles, we certainly get to know mechanics! When I moved from Valley Center I thought it was going to be challenging to find a good reliable trustworthy mechanic and I certainly found that here, I initially learned of them when they treated my sister so well when she was an emotional wreck getting ready to move and drive to the East Coast and very impressed with the work they have done for me, they have been awesome! I have referred them to several of my passengers now and will continue doing business here read more

I took my jeep in for diagnostic testing. They did what was needed and charged a fair price. Corey was very helpful in writing up the service ticket. I consider them to be very honest, knowledgeable and professional. I will be back in the future and highly recommend them. read more

Honest reliable service! My wife's old Landcruiser needed suspension work, so I bought all the aftermarket parts and dropped it all off to Coastal Car Care. I received a call from Cory letting me know that with the new tires, shocks and alignment we were good. He recommended not using the other parts because we didn't need them. What? Yes, don't need them, return them, we are charging you less because we didn't need to do the work. The way it should be. If I would have taken this to an offroad shop in the area they would have slapped the parts on and I would have had to work it out myself. Thank you Coastal Car Care! Honest, knowledgeable, and reliable. 100% recommend them! read more

My Kia Sportage motor died on me. I brought it to Coastal Car Care for a diagnosis and possible repair. Glen and Corey are amazing! They are so helpful, honest, and communicative. My car is unfortunately beyond repair, but Corey has been so helpful assisting us with looking into alternative options. I'm so thankful to have found them, I will be taking my new car to them for any future repairs for sure! Thank you guys again! read more

This is a family owned business. They truly care about their customers. They are extremely knowledgeable about classic cars and modern day cars. I highly recommend this auto shop to work on your vehicle vehicles. read more

Great service thank you Corey and Glenn for honest excellent service! I would highly recommend Coastal Care for and car service

I took a 2013 Subaru Forester in here for a pre-purchase inspection. They somehow missed a major issue, leaking in the upper oil pan seals. I bought the car and it ended up costing 1,800 to remove the engine and replace the oil pan seals. I was disappointed and down $1,800. I would be more financially stable now if it were not for this situation. The people at the shop were friendly and willing to explain the results of the PPI, so I wish it had turned out well, but somehow they missed this major issue, which had very clear visual evidence in the form of oil in the radiator. They noticed that there was oil in the radiator, which I noticed too, and suggested replacing the radiator, but somehow did not know that oil in the radiator is a sign of upper oil pan seal leak, which I now know is a very common issue in Foresters of this era. read more

These guys are the best! They misquoted me the cost and then still honored it even after it would cost them out-of-pocket doing my repair. Their work and integrity is fantastic! read more

I originally used Coastal Car Care because they did the first major tune up on my 2014 Subaru Forester. Subsequently they installed new brakes. I went back a few times after they made adjustments last year, but since the squeaking persisted, they kindly replaced the brakes at my request although I was concerned the warranty had expired. No problem, Cory said and since the replacement was done at no cost to me, there has not been one squeak. They are a dealership that goes the extra mile to accommodate their customers, and everyone always has a cheerful, helpful attitude. I look forward to my next oil change coming up soon. I meant to post this review earlier, so I am extending a belated heartfelt thanks to all for your excellent service which is most appreciated! read more

Coastal Car Care is the best place to take your car! Corey is pleasant and efficient and the work was done in a timely fashion. The facility is clean and attractive. I would not take my car anywhere else. The service requested was oil change, rotation of tires, new filters and check of belts and hoses. Melissa read more

I can't say enough good words about Cory and the gang at CCC! They truly are that mechanic shop you hope to find. They are kind, professional, priced according to their experience and fair! The most important thing to me is they are transparent. For example, I took my daily to them for regular maintenance and asked for an alignment as I thought it felt slightly off. Cory called and said it was ready to be picked up and that I didn't need the alignment. He said everything was in spec. That's something you should pay attention to on a shop. Honesty. They could have easily taken my money and did the "alignment". If you need another example, my daily is a 2015 and the transmission completely failed. Long story short, they helped coach me with some choice phrasing when it came to requesting the dealership replace the transmission on their dime. It really paid off and I was able to get it replaced at a fraction of the normal cost. I also have a weekend car that spent a couple months with them at the shop. They took very good care of her and laid out everything I needed to get her up and on the street again. They even prioritized what was most important and some items I could push for a later date. They also enjoyed showing me the work they did and showed me some areas under the car that might need some love in the future. The work they did was fantastic! Felt like a new car! Truly, from your classics to modern daily drivers, I absolutely would recommend CCC for all your car needs! read more

I went in for an oil change and had questions about my previous repair done in another place last year for my 2017 Honda Accord. I brought in the billing from them that listed some things that may have to be repaired/replaced in the future. They told me what to look out for and that everything was fine for now. Also, when they looked at my bill from the other place, I was informed that I was way overcharged for both the parts and labor. I suspected it, but didn't challenge it. I fully trust these people (San Marcos office) and their integrity. I felt I was "heard" as a widowed woman about my car. I won't take my car anywhere else. I highly recommend this family run business! read more

Cory and the others at CCC are knowledgeable and friendly and provide excellent service and advice. The whole experience in dealing with then I felt they wanted nothing more than to provide excellent service and advice. My wife and I moved into the area 2 years ago and I have been looking around for a decent auto shop for services and maintenance. Took 2 years and finally found it. read more

Everyone at the shop is great. Super professional, they do what they say, their service is excellent, and their prices are very fair. Honestly, I cannot imagine going anywhere else! read more

Inverter went out on my 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. New part from Toyota runs about $6K. Car with no issues is worth $8K-$11K. Coastal shopped the part and found a used one with warranty. When the part arrived it was severely damaged and Coastal skillfully combined parts from that inadequate inverter with my failed one. This is a wonderful family business that goes the distance to provide impeccable customer service and value. Try them out you won't be sorry! read more

This shop is frikkin fantastic! Just got some new headers on my 1955 Thunderbird, the look and sound fantastic! AND they re-built the brake system so it stops on a dime. Wonderful! I love the way they check out the whole car to ensure your safety and performance. Thank you Coastal. Car Care!!! read more

A good honest repair shop is worth its weight in gold and Coastal is it! They have been our go-to mechanics through several cars and they always deliver. Great service, honest pricing and the nicest people you would want working on your car! HIGHLY recommended!! read more

Who thinks its hard to find a reliable and trustworthy mechanic apart from the dealership? I do and fining a local car shop was the same until I located Coastal Car Care. From the beginning they were up front about fees and what situations may come up. They were very honest in helping just to clean something up and reset the gasket, the dealership wanted to tear the entire assembly out and replace it. They also located the squeeling noise that I had been avoiding and gave me a great price. Both services were done on different days, and were same day pick up which helps a lot when that car is the family taxi. We will be back! Thank you everyone at Coastal Car Care! You took the stress of dealing with car issues away. read more

The quality of car service and care are exceptional at CCC! We have used them for both cars for over 10 years and they have been spot-on with diagnosing, offering a fair price, and completing excellent work. We have called them whenever we've been on the road and encountered a problem and they have happily helped us remotely until we were able to bring the car in. Family-owned and operated, it's refreshing and reassuring to be able to take our cars to a reputable trustworthy repair shop. read more

I am a "typical reviewer" and only write reviews when I have an "out of this world" experience...good or bad. Yesterday, I had that good experience at Coastal Car Care. My car was towed to this place in rain, but when we arrived at the place, Cory was there to greet us. We discussed the symptoms I had witnessed in the car trouble I had. Cory listened to them intently and planned out his strategy for troubleshooting. The most impressive part of his troubleshooting was the simplicity with which thought...looking at eliminating smaller and simpler things out of the way. The best reason for me to write this was the honest approach in solving my issues, not making more money for himself. I just moved here from the Bay Area where I had a reliable mechanic shop I used for more than 20 years. I hope to use Coastal Car Care for the next 20+ years! read more

I am updating my review because I need to let you all know that they are seriously the best mechanics with phenomenal integrity. My check engine light came on just as I was getting off the 5. I drive home with my shaking car and then immediately called Tony because I didn't know what to do. He informed my that I should not drive my car and should have it towed in. Once they looked at it, they learned that my engine was leaking oil and it was damaging lots of engine parts. Tony went ahead and researched this issue and it's frequency in my car model. He learned that there was a class-action lawsuit against my car maker. He helped me negotiate to have the car company fix it, replace my plugs, timing belt, water pump, 2 catalytic converters, etc at a deeply discounted cost. This would have been close to a $10k job. Coastal Care Care went far above and beyond to help me and coach me. A big thank you to Tony (and all of the mechanics, because I spoke to others here). Having Coastal is like having a family member mechanic who will look after you. read more

Best mechanics ever! They took care of my 1963 Dodge Dart for years as if it was their very own. Always got me in quickly, communicated clearly, billed honestly, and did excellent work. They'll go above and beyond to make sure their customers are satisfied. Highly recommended!!! read more

Coastal Car Care - Auto Repair Near Me - San Marcos, California

These guys have 5 stars and wow do they deserve it! As someone who did some shop hopping for a while.. Costal Car Care was a relief to come across. I have been using their services for maybe close to 2 years now and they never fail me. They have given me the best prices in repair and the best service I could ever ask for. A really nice family run business. Tony is the best always quick to call and update me on my car. Cory is also very helpful and kind! I will never trust another overpriced shop with my Supra again. The service and prices here are just unbeatable- highly recommend! read more

Coastal Car Care - my 85 supra and i ! she stays running beautifully thanks to costal car care - Auto Repair Near Me - San Marcos, California

Best repair shop around. Customer service was above and beyond. They took extra time to show me the issues and make sure I fully understood. Very reasonable pricing and a genuinely honest mechanic. Check them out! read more

I brought my 2019 Jeep grand Cherokee Limited here to have them look at a few things I found concerning, especially some noise coming from the front end. The dealer wanted a $250 diagnosis charge regardless of what they found, but coastal car care took it inlooked at everything and found no major problems related to the noise, and provided peace of mind. Total charge I believe was about $300, worth every penny, and the staff were great. read more