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    Rancho Bernardo Auto Care

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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      Sent it over a curb and popped my tire. Sandy ensured they had my tire in stock and switched my tire out under 30 minutes. Free allignment check - great customer service.

      Tevar Z.

      I can't say enough good things about this shop! From the moment I pulled in, the staff was professional, honest, and straightforward. They took the time to explain exactly what was going on with my car and gave me clear options without trying to upsell unnecessary work. The service was quick, the price was very fair, and most importantly, I left feeling confident that the job was done right. My car runs smoother than it has in years. It's rare to find mechanics you can truly trust, but this place has earned my business for good. If you're looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and friendly auto care, this is the spot. Highly recommend! Thank you Albert!!

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      I brought my car (basic Lexus sedan) in for a routine oil change and asked them to look it over before a long trip home. They told me I needed rear brakes before making the drive and gave me a quote to replace the rear brake pads and rotors. They also recommended replacing the cabin air filter. The total came out to an astonishing $930, even after applying a $100 "discount" on the brake job. The pricing was absurd: * $437 for brake parts * $422 for brake labor * $133 to replace a cabin air filter Because the recommendation was presented as necessary before my trip, I decided to check the brakes myself. After removing the rear pads, they still had over 60% life left and clearly did not need replacement. Rear pads and rotors on this car are a straightforward job that typically books around 1 to 1.5 hours. Charging $422 in labor for this work is far beyond standard independent shop rates and not justified by the complexity of the job. As for the parts, they explicitly told me they would use OEM Lexus parts, but the quote listed Akebono and Advics part numbers, which can be purchased online for around $137 total. Even allowing for normal shop markup, charging more than three times retail is unreasonable. Then they wanted $133 to replace the cabin air filter. Charging that for a $15 part and a two-minute job just added insult to injury. If you're not very familiar with car repair costs, I strongly recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to anything here. Better yet, avoid this place entirely.

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      Maria M.

      Rancho Bernardo auto care is the best place to get your auto repair service done. They service luxury and classic cars. They value the customers time and pockets. Their prices are super affordable and they will get the job done same day. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

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      SCAM ARTIST!! If I could rate 0 stars I would! Went in because my car wouldn't start. They told me a wire to the starter was bad and they fixed it for $200. Tried to start it up the next day and it didn't work. They told me now the starter was bad and it would cost me $800 even though they got the diagnosis wrong. Decided to replace the starter myself and found dents in the starter where they had hit it to make it work which is why it worked for a day which they claimed to be old damage even though the dents were not covered with dirt like the rest of the starter. Asked for a refund and they said no that I had to pay for their incorrect diagnosis and dishonest work. DO NOT COME HERE. $1000 for a starter replacement is INSANE!

      Mailer that I received at my house.

      Great experience. Reasonable prices and very quick service. I received their mailer and I visited the shop. I received a warm welcome and very experienced mechanics. They went above and beyond what I expected. They explained everything to me from top to bottom. Great diagnosis this is my shop from now on. I met Albert the head mechanic And he was awesome. Moving forward like I said this would be my shop and I will recommend it to everyone that I know.

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      I had a great experience. Albert was very helpful. They were fast and friendly. I would highly recommend!

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      Got my windshield fixed and they did an amazing job super professional and fast. Highly recommend Rancho Bernardo Auto Care!!

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      Rancho Bernardo Auto Care hooked me up with new tires and an alignment!! My car drives like new! The best!

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      European Auto Care - Rancho Bernardo, San Diego

      European Auto Care - Rancho Bernardo, San Diego

      4.4
      (90 reviews)

      I can't recommend European Autocare and One Stop Shop highly enough…read more I was first introduced to European Autocare when AAA towed my Porsche Cayenne there after a strange issue where the audio system kept shutting down and draining the battery. The AAA driver recommended the shop, and I'm so glad he did. George, the owner, is a genuinely kind and honest gentleman. He spent about 20 minutes carefully diagnosing the problem and told me, very transparently, that it wasn't something his shop could fix--that I would need to go to the dealer for a replacement part. He didn't charge me a dime for his time. That level of honesty is rare. Since then, I've been going to him for regular maintenance on my older vehicle, and every experience has been excellent. The team is consistently professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. Pricing has always been fair--no pressure, no upselling, and absolutely no price gouging. Recently, I needed help with a bumper issue on another car and found out George also runs a body shop in San Marcos. Even though they're normally closed on weekends, he made a special exception to meet me there. When I asked if I could pick up the car at his Rancho Bernardo location after the repair, he didn't hesitate to accommodate. On top of that, my car was extremely low on gas, and he told me not to worry about it--he'd take care of it so I could get back without any issues. That kind of above-and-beyond service truly earns lifelong customers. It's rare to find an auto shop that combines honesty, skill, fairness, and genuine care for customers. George and his team set the standard. I wholeheartedly recommend European Autocare in Rancho Bernardo and One Stop Shop in San Marcos.

      Two recent experiences. First a 2017 Mercedes 320E $1,900. 14 Days…read more An Active Light was replaced. The replacement took 10 days. Two weeks. I was disappointed Johnny did not point out the hood was scratched, so I had to go to the owner, George to get that repaired. The repair took a long time for a simple item then the car was damaged. When I complained they were not easy to deal with. Repair #2 Valve Gasket Covers on my 2005 ML500 $780. The job was done in less than a day, but when the car came back it smelled of gas so badly I called European Auto Care back but was advised they would not be able to review the problem for at least a week. The recently repaired valve cover still leaks, my new mechanic found a stripped screw among the at least five (5) loose screws - whilst re-securing the cover. European Auto Care needs to address some important issues.

      Valvoline Instant Oil Change

      Valvoline Instant Oil Change

      4.0
      (294 reviews)

      Great service at the Carmel Mountain Valvoline location. I came here because of the reviews, and…read moreI'm glad I did. Chase, the assistant manager, helped me a lot. He was very knowledgeable, professional, humble, kind, and took the time to explain everything step by step. The whole team knew what they were doing, worked cleanly, and stayed well-coordinated throughout the service. They completed everything correctly, topped off the fluids, explained the process clearly, and the price was good. You can also go on the website and get a $15 discount coupon. Overall, I had a great experience and I don't see any issues. I would definitely recommend this location.

      Do not take your car here. Valvoline was supposed to replace the fluids and oil in my car…read more Approximately one week after the service, I noticed a noise, which I initially attributed to a minor pothole I'd hit around that time. The noise progressively worsened over the following weeks until it became clear something more serious was wrong. We brought the car back to Valvoline and they told us to take it to a mechanic. We took it to an Acura dealership who knows my car, and they found the transmission fluid had not been properly drained and replaced during the service performed by Valvoline. We now have to pay over $3,400 to repair the damage, and Valvoline refuses to take responsibility. Avoid this place, and if this is Valvoline's stance on how they do business, I would avoid them altogether.

      T-Tech Transmission & Auto Repair

      T-Tech Transmission & Auto Repair

      4.1
      (109 reviews)

      Shout out to Elizabeth & the mechanic at T-tech auto & to the Kia Dealership at National City for…read moretheir job performances! My 2014 Kia Soul has given us all, Elizabeth, her tech Sergio & I such a headache since they replaced the catalytic converter on May 9th! The check yellow engine light would not go away for the whole week! Kia started sputtering, acting like she's got chills or going to go into a coma shock every time I drove it out of their lot! Blessings to Elizabeth & her tech for sensing it's time to replace the co2 sensors as well, (which turned out to be a whole new issue!) Don't want to spend tons of time explaining how bad my cars problems were, from jerking while stalling at every stop light to hearing a clucking sound coming from the engine, to thinking the car is going to die and not start back up. Even after replacing the co2 sensors, the yellow check engine light would light up on their scanner device. Making me think, never again in the future to purchase Korean cars! It does matter to replace "some parts" with its originally designed part for, in this case the co2 sensor. But, I do want to relay that Elizabeth isn't just a front desk girl who's there to collect payments. She clearly cares a lot about my car & is very knowledgeable! She spent a lot of time learning about co2 sensors, its purpose and functionality, while multitasking with other customers cars that needed servicing as well! Elizabeth went far out, contacting any Kia dealership in all of San Diego to find the part & luckily Kia Dealership's down in National City were heaven sent, they not only had it in stock but even delivered the part to her shop! Bravo Can't thank you all enough for saving my car, the time it consumed working to figure out its issue, to the integrity everyone showed as a solid team to get their customer back on the road again stress free! Now I can go get the stupid smog check by Monday afternoon!

      I love this place. Customer service is great. Price is fair and the work is legit. I highly…read morerecommend this place.

      Rancho Bernardo Auto Care - autorepair - Updated August 2026

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