Had a squealing noise coming from the brakes of my 2013 ML-350 and thought the brakes needed to be replaced. I sent out requests for quotes to several nearby auto mechanics. One quoted me $40 for the brake inspection. Another $10. Jose replied quickly and said the inspection was free (and now that I see what's done, there's no way anyone should ever pay $40 for a brake inspection). Jose said the squeal was coming from some debris between the brake pad and the rotor and that the brake pads themselves did not need immediate replacement. In fact, he mentioned the Mercedes dash would tell me when it was time to replace. I know many (if not most) mechanic shops would have told me they needed to be replaced TODAY. Thanks Jose for being honest and for that, you've earned another customer. read more

I've found my new go-to auto shop! Firstly, I was impressed by the professionalism of the gentleman who answered the phone. He was welcoming, helpful, and got me an appointment the following day as requested. Upon arrival I was impressed by the esthetic of the shop, clean and spacious. The owner who had answered the phone was very kind and helpful in person as well. The job was done promptly and efficiently. The cost was also a really pleasant surprise. These guys are kind, honest, and knowledgeable. What more could you ask for? Thank you Oceanside Car Clinic for the amazing experience. read more

Wow Thank you for the quickest business response to my requested price for synthetic oil change. They were fast, easy, friendly and most of all kept the price as promised. I would highly recommend them. Their waiting area is clean and offer free cold beverages/coffee for their customers. read more

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I received excellent service from Jose and Victor! Great price for the services and excellent communication! I'll be back for all of my car repair needs. read more

I called 15 mins before they opened and they answered right away and told me to come in asap which I did! They helped me fix my issue with my car very nice honest and reliable people! I will definitely be going here for my car problems and repairs! Thank you all!!! read more

Bring your car here!!! My son's car had a realllllllly bad oil leak among other things. Had a bad experience at a shop nearby just months before (B&D). I'm so glad we came here. Jose knew right away what needed to be fixed. I felt the price was beyond reasonable and he and his crew did an amazing job. He recommended we get the engine cleaned after so we did and we have not seen one drop of oil! Also his smooth radio talk show host voice is an added bonus! :) read more

The entire staff I dealt with at Oceanside Car Clinic were so pleasant, nice ,and professional. They are most importantly honest! They take the time to show you the issues and explain what is going on with your car. So happy to find an honest business! read more

Jose and his brother have helped my husband and I so many times - and are always able to get us in within a few days! Their rates are really reasonable and they're very communicative. As a woman, it can be hard to find a car mechanic who is credible and honest and doesn't overcharge you. Ever since I found Oceanside car clinic two years ago, I've trusted them with my cars ever since! read more

I haven't even gotten any work done yet and there is no doubt that I'll be back. Originally requested a quote but all the requests were for shops far away so I decided to call Oceanside Car Clinic from my 2nd request instead of wait. Victor answered told me to bring Ol Bessie (2014 Nissan Murano) in and they'd take a look. Knowledgeable, professional and courteous. So far the oil change is a go and waiting to hear bout the leak. These days good people AND good service is hard to find so we will return. Thanks Victor and Omar (?) for the thorough explanation. Will be shouting y'all out to all my local peeps! read more

There is a reason this place has all 5 star reviews. Went to OCC today,Victor is extremely knowledgeable, explains everything patiently and shows the customer the condition of the parts. Found this shop to be very honest with high level of customer service, just kind / honest people. Got the parts same day, fixed same day. I think I found my new shop! I'll be back for future projects .. thanks again ! read more

Amazing service. Would recommend to anyone. Great value, service, prompt and all around 5 stars

Amazing customer service. Attentive, responsive and seemed to genuinely care about my experience as a customer. Every employee I interacted with was exceptionally nice and happy to explain what was going on. My car had a transmission issue and was leaking fluid. They were able to diagnose the problem, order the part and have it installed all within the same day. They even gave my daughter and I a ride home when we realized the work would take a few hours to complete. My car is now running great and no leaking fluid. read more

I knew that I had needed to replace my rear brakes for some time, but ultimately needed to get them done very quickly before an unexpected trip. I reached out to several local businesses via yelp and North County Care Clinic was the first to reply within minutes with price and availability. They were able to get me in same day at a fair price and did not try to sell me on more than what I needed, which is always a concern with mechanic shops. Jose and his team got the job done quickly and made me feel welcome during my time there. Definitely will be back for the next work I need done on my car. read more

Brake Service: ended up needing new front rotors and brake pads. Made an appointment for 2:30. My car was done by 5:00 the same day. If you want quality service, and a fast turn around time, I recommend North County Car Clinic. José was friendly, knowledgeable and easy going. read more

I decided to bring my car into Oceanside Car Clinic after reading reviews online for a simple oil change. I recently had brought my car into another shop and did close to $1000 in repairs and honestly felt like I got ripped off and had no way of telling if these issues actually needed to be fixed. Let me just say that these guys are so trustworthy and very kind. While the oil change cost was to be expected, it turns out I had another maintenance issue with my car. Not only did they show me where the problem was by lifting the hood, they also gave me a cost estimate and explained that it's not an immediate repair. THANK YOU for being honest and explaining to me thoroughly what the issue was. Most car shops will tell you it needs to be fixed, with no explanation of why and if the issue is dangerous. Really appreciate these guys and so glad I decided to bring my car in. Jose, the owner, is super kind and professional. Looking forward to bringing my car back for future repairs. I know I can trust these guys. read more

Finding a trustworthy mechanic often feels impossible. I have tried a number of local mechanics but none at straightforward and reasonably priced as N. Co. Car Clinic. Wait was minimal, questions answered, a number of options provided, and my car is running great. Thrilled to have a place to rely on for future needs. read more

Fast, friendly, and efficient service. Fixed all problems same day! Four thumbs up! (My two and my gf's two, lol)

Good value. Work (water pump replacement) was done at the quoted price. No upselling or pushing extra repairs. Friendly and helpful. Easy to work with. I recommend this mechanic business. read more

Bummer news to hear my Jeep needed a new engine but Jose and his team took care of me. Jose was very communicative and my Jeep is now running better than ever. read more

Just moved to North County. Needed an oil change for our 2017 Highlander. Jose answered my yelp inquiry almost immediately. Dude is a boss!!! Was able to schedule me short notice on a 3-day weekend and still had me out in 30 minutes!! My wife and two kids appreciate you guys over there...we have found our family mechanic!!! read more

I highly recommend this place. They offer great service. They are honest, accommodating, and reliable! I will be returning to this place again. read more

I've been with these guys since they were in a small little one room shop off of Peacock. I absolutely adore them and am thankful for everything they've done to help my family and I. They go out of their way to help, from keeping costs low to taking me into the shop to explain the issue so I can see they aren't trying to take advantage. Super friendly, my kids love them. They're definitely on my Christmas list. read more

North County Car Clinic is the place to go fir your auto repairs!!! Jose and his staff are always looking out fir their customers. No "add on" repairs like at the dealerships. They tell you what needs to be done, ask for your permission and always, always keeps you updated. Very personable, fair and they do great work no matter if it an oil change ir big repair!! Great job done here always! read more

They were able to get me in same day and match the previous quote I had from a competitor for my brakes. They were very nice as well and were courteous of my time. I was in and out within an hour. Amazing will definitely be coming back. read more

Victor is a honest and competent mechanic. He explained and provide the most cost effective solution for repair work. I am one satisfied customer and will be back for future car service. Jose reply within 2 hours thru yelp to arrange the time to have the car service. Good response time. read more

Jose was a lifesaver when my car broke down in the middle of the night. I was visiting from another county, so it was very stressful to not know an honest mechanic in the area. Fortunately, AAA pointed me to Oceanside Car Clinic! My car was towed there and Jose called me at the start of business the next day. He got the part and completed work on my car all in the same day. I had to return another day because there was an issue that could not be foreseen with the part. He stood by his work and replaced the part for free, again in the same day I brought it back. I really appreciate the quick, honest work - it turned a very stressful situation into a manageable one. If I'm ever in Oceanside and in need of a repair, I'll be coming right back here! read more

Shoutout to Oceanside Car Clinic for getting a major job done on short notice. Had to replace the lower control arms and sway bar links on my high mileage truck. Truck drives like new now. Great service! read more

The A/C in my '08 Charger wasn't working. I called and they fit me in right away. It was explained to me that there would be a $100 diagnostic fee, but if I had my car repaired there that fee would go towards the repair charge. Pretty standard policy. They had my car fixed and ready for pick up in less than 24 hours. Everyone was really friendly, and I will go back for other repairs in the future for sure. As a military family we are always moving from place to place, and finding a trustworthy mechanic is always something we dread when we move. We were so relieved to find this place! The only suggestion I could say is that better signage to help find them would be good. As a first time customer it was a little hard to spot, and their sidewalk sign was a bit hard to see from the street. That's really a minor detail though and doesn't take away from their 5 star rating at all. read more

This is my new guy. As the child of a retire auto-mechanic I take my auto repair relationship very seriously. Jose is the best because his prices are fair and he's honest and doesn't try to gouge you with unnecessary repairs. I will be back and I even recommended him to my dad (retired mechanic). read more

Jose and the team are responsive, offer competitive prices, and do great work. We reached out for an estimate on Yelp and received a reply within minutes. Jose also had an opening and fit us in same day to replace a pair of front struts. Price was solid and they did great work. Will visit Oceanside Car Clinic again. read more

10/10 would recommend, I was looking for an honest shop that wouldn't charge me an arm & a leg since I'm a female and I'm so glad I found this place! Jose and his team are amazing, they're honest and charged me way less than my old mechanic would. One thing that really stood out to me was that One of the boys even came out with the old worn out part they took off my car and showed it to me in comparison with the new part. My car is problem free again thanks to them:) I'll be returning for any other work I need done in the future! read more

Easy 5 stars for Oceanside Car Clinic. They took care of me on short notice on a weekend, did a great job on my brakes, and customer service was absolutely top notch. The fact that this is a local independent business and that to do awesome work at a reasonable price makes it really easy to recommend - thanks guys! read more

I was on my way to LA and a light came on my dashboard. I called and they were available ASAP. I pulled up and the team kindly took a look and let me know it was no major issue, and I was on my way. Friendly, knowledgeable, and fair. As a young woman (with a ton of bad experiences with mechanics) they were awesome. Highly recommend! read more

Wow! If I could give them 10 stars I would. Jose and his team are fabulous! Not only are they professional and kind, they take care of their clients as if they are family. I went in to get my brakes and rotors replaced and came here based off of all the amazing reviews I have previously read. If you are looking for any sort of car service, look no further these guys are the best! Thank you Jose and team. I will definitely be back! read more

Brought my Hyundai Kona in at 92K miles for much needed service. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and fast is how I would describe the job well done by the hard working folks at O.C. Car Clinic. They ordered the parts needed and had me back on the road much sooner than expected. I plan on keeping my vehicle for years so I'll be back. read more

My car was shaking on the freeway so I had to make a quick stop to check my car out. Out of the 10 places I called, they were the only ones that were able to take me in right away! Kam and Eric at the front desk were very friendly and welcoming. Damon looked at the car very quickly and even brought me in to show me the problem. My front axles were bad and leaking. Eric quoted me the price for the axles and labor and was even able to get the parts only 2 hours later. We were visiting from LA so we didnt have a lot of time to wait. We waited a few hours and the car was finally done. Vito did a very good job on the car and finished it super quickly. Very satisfied with this place and if my car ever decides to break in Carlsbad again I know where I'll be! read more

This is my first and most likely my last review I will every write. As the other reviews say ... the honesty and integrity of this man is something not seen these days. It is very hard to accurately explain my appreciation for Jose and his shop. The quality and honesty of the work and service is beyond expectations or description. I don't remember trusting a mechanic until now. If the outstanding quality and cost for the work wasn't enough ... Jose learned of our situation and went WAY out of his way to make it easier on us ... I hope he understands the extent of my appreciation. Thank you! Needless to say ... Jose and Victor will get any and all our auto repair needs. read more

Excellent service and I'll definitely be coming back! My bumper was starting to drag and I came in requesting assistance. These guys made my car drivable again the same day without an appointment. They're clearly passionate about their work. I HIGHLY recommend bringing your car here - the best service I've gotten at any car repair shop I've been to. Thank you again! read more

Hardly any auto shops open on a Saturday, but Victor and his boys were open and willing to help. Got my truck dropped off by S&R Towing and they jumped right on it. Professional, courteous and very responsive; couldn't ask for more. These guys helped me out when I was in a big bind, truly the best service ever from from an auto repair shop, EVER!!! read more

My car stopped working far away from where I live and due to the home quarantine due to COVID I wasn't sure how I was going to get it addressed. North County Car Clinic stayed open past closing hours to receive my towed vehicle and waited for me to safely catch a ride home. My car was fixed and ready to go early the next day with great care and affordability. I am so grateful for North County Car Clinics amazing service, kindness and going above and beyond to make sure I got exactly what I needed to be safely on my way. I highly recommend this business for your automotive needs! read more