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    Complete Car Care Encinitas

    4.1 (299 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Services - Complete Car Care Encinitas

    Check engine light

    Engine oil light diagnosis

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    Routine automotive maintenance

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    My car parked in a handicap spot.. like they want me to get a ticket...
    Elijah M.

    TLDR: They killed my battery, didn't want to take responsibility, and then left my car in a handicap spot... I came in for a diagnostic check for a check engine light. They had it for 3 days and didn't find anything wrong. I get the car back and the battery is DEAD, from them leaving the light on. My remote for the car wasn't even working, we couldn't open the door. They had us drive my car around for "15 min so they can test the battery after that." They didn't test the battery anfter and just told me to turn it off and on again, and it didn't start up again.. SO they kept the car to 'charge it' , but now they need to keep it for the weekend.. LOU tried to tell me that 'their technician didn't have a reason to turn the light on cause it was day time , so it wasn't them" I said "you guys had my car for 3 days and admitted it was running fine 3 days in a row, now my car is dead" .. Lou did not want to take accountability.. it made going to work extremely difficult.. ONE WEEK later , they say my car battery and alternator are fine and the battery is charged... *LOU* was Unwilling to make any sort of compromise and I will be speaking with a manager.. oh yeah, and they left my car in a handicap parking after the week of 'repairs' .. STAY AWAY

    I took my Range Rover into Complete Car Care Encinitas because they could look at my car more quickly than the dealership and they were closer to my home. The problem was diagnosed as an engine coolant leak and I paid about $1800 for labor and parts for the replacement of a few different hoses. I was initially very happy with the service. About 2-months later I experienced another engine coolant alarm and returned to Complete Car Care. This time they informed me they were concerned about doing additional work on my engine as they thought the dealership could do a better job and that the leak was some where behind the engine. This was a head scratcher as they supposedly guarantee the work but I followed their instructions nevertheless. Upon taking my car to the dealership a few days later and as I was waiting for my loaner car, the service manager popped off the engine cover and showed me one of hoses repaired by Complete Car Care had popped loose (see picture). These things sometimes happen, but when I mentioned it to Complete Car Care they denied this could have happened due to their work suggesting that someone at the dealership did it which is absolutely ridiculous. If Complete Car Care was not comfortable working on my vehicle to fully resolve the problem they should have said so from the beginning. In this case, I'm not confident that their original work was done adequately.

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    Guiseppe L.

    I asked for a single oil change on my sprinter and they took the liberty to charge me for a look over in addition to the oil change. $280 oil change - thanks but I will never come here again as I did not come for a mechanic overview I came here for an oil change that's it. Also this place disguises themselves as "Sprinter Repair" - they are not a sprinter shop. New photo attached: (Update 1 day out) the so called "Master Technicians" at Complete Car Care Encinitas can't even get the oil level right - do not come to this place they over charge and can't even the basics correctly.

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    11 years ago

    Always professional and honest. I am very happy with their service and will continue to come here as long as I am in San Diego.

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    10 years ago

    Incredible service . Fast ! Clean waiting area! Has water,coffee and cookies ! Great experience for a smog check !

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    Hi Robin, thank you for your feedback. See you next time !

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    10 years ago

    This place is great for us, services our different types of cars. Friendly helpful staff.

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    11 years ago

    Shop owner is man of integrity. My family will be back. I recommend these guys to fix any car.

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    10 years ago

    Great staff, knowledgable, informative and fair pricing. As a female, I felt respected and not talked down to.

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    8 years ago

    This place is affordable, fast and friendly. Lou very helpful and informative. I'll be back!

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    I rarely leave negative reviews, but I am extremely upset with my experience at Pep Boys Encinitas,…read moreand I hope someone takes this seriously. On Friday, June 5, my dad brought my 2013 Scion FR-S into Pep Boys Encinitas for an alignment while I was out of town. According to him, the appointment seemed to go fine, and an employee even commented that he couldn't believe I was selling the car. The shop also mentioned that the car had other repairs that would cost around $1,500. However, after the alignment, my car began having a serious issue it had never had before. When turning, the steering wheel would get stuck at an angle and then suddenly snap back into place. The car also started losing traction when going around bends, even while driving under the speed limit. This was extremely scary and unsafe, and this problem did not exist before the alignment. On Tuesday, June 16, I brought the car back to Pep Boys for an inspection and explained that the issue started after the alignment. The employee helping me dismissed my concern and said it had nothing to do with the alignment, even though I was explaining that this was a brand-new issue. I dropped the car off at 9 a.m. and asked several times when it would be done, but I was repeatedly given vague answers and no real estimate. To make the situation worse, even though I gave them my phone number and I was the person driving and dealing with the car, they called my dad when the car was finished. My dad lives in Mammoth and was not the person available to pick up the car or handle the issue. I found that extremely unprofessional and dismissive, especially after I had been the one communicating with them. They then told my dad the problem involved a rod or bearing and that the repair would cost around $1,500. When I came in to pick up the car, they again insisted it had nothing to do with the alignment, despite the fact that the car did not have this steering or traction problem before the alignment. I understand that cars can have existing issues, but I do not feel my concerns were taken seriously at all. A serious safety problem appeared after the alignment, and instead of properly addressing it, the shop dismissed me, gave unclear communication, and called my father instead of me. What I find unbelievable is that after I described a steering and traction issue, they still let me leave with a car that did not feel safe to drive. I left feeling ignored, dismissed, and extremely uncomfortable with how the situation was handled.

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