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Affordable Dealer Alternative Auto Repair and Service in San Diego
Are you looking for an affordable dealer alternative auto repair and service in San Diego? We are ASE-certified Master Technicians who stay informed on all current factory information about the vehicles we service. We can perform all the major services required to maintain your factory warranty on your new car. We can also get your not-so-new car running better with regular auto and truck maintenance.
How are we able to work on so many makes and models? We have technicians who specialize in import luxury vehicles like Land Rover and Jaguar, some who specialize in Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and others that work only on domestic vehicles like Ford, Chevy, and Chrysler. All technicians have received training on hybrid vehicle care and maintenance. Our diagnostic equipment is the latest in technology and is updated regularly
At Pacific Automotive we strive to provide our customers with quality service at affordable prices and develop a personal relationship with our customers and their individual vehicle needs, delivered with integrity.
- Brake Repair
- Factory Schedule Service
- Transmissions
- Transit Van Repair
- Radiator Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Fleet Services
- Check Engine Oil Light
- Bus Repair
- Air Conditioning Service
- Hybrid Repair and Maintenance
Complete Auto Repair and Maintenance
Same-Day Repairs on Most VehiclesWhy Choose Pacific Automotive?
Relationship At a large dealership, you likely have no idea which mechanic is working your car, what his or her experience is, and if they have or will ever work on your car again. It’s important to know that your mechanic is competent, and you can get to know your mechanic personally at a smaller repair shop. Local shops usually allow for direct communication with your mechanic. Often, you can get to know the owner of the shop and the mechanic by name.
Experience Auto repair shops that specialize in more than one make of car can be very convenient for many families who drive more than one made. Factory-trained technicians often move on to work at independent shops, and they can be just as expert in their knowledge as a mechanic at a dealership. This can be helpful if you want one-stop shopping and prefer to see the same faces each visit.
Location Repair shops are often in more easily accessible locations than dealerships, i.e., the proverbial “corner” garage. And just like dealerships, some independent shops will go the extra mile, providing consumers with loaner cars to drive while their service work is being performed. They may contract with a local car rental agency that is close by
Quality & Price Auto manufacturers and their dealers offer only OE (Original Equipment) parts. While you can request OE parts from your local repair shop if you desire, smaller shops can offer OE or aftermarket parts, which are meant to substitute for the OE part. The advantage of aftermarket parts is that, like generic prescription drugs, they are supposed to perform the same function for a lot less money. So you have the choice at small shops — go with OE parts, or save the money.
Maintenance
The manufacturer of your car provides a factory maintenance guide specific to the year and model of our car. This is your minimum guide for routine maintenance. Not all vehicle models require the same schedule so it’s important to use the specific manual for your specific year and model.
Engine Repairs
Is your car overheating? Don’t wait until there’s steam coming out from under the hood. Give Pacific Automotive in San Diego a call instead. If you delay radiator repairs you could very well end up as the classic vehicle beside the road, hood up, and radiator steaming.
Fleet Services
Pacific Automotive is ready to meet all of your fleet repair and maintenance needs. Our fleet service technicians can provide quick repairs and necessary factory maintenance requirements to maintain the factory warranty. Ask our manager about our 2 years, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty*
Check Engine Light
Is Your Check Engine Light On? The first thing to remember is that when the check engine light stays on, its time for some car maintenance. Inspecting your car sooner rather than later can help you to avoid costly repair problems down the road.
Customer Reviews
S Martini
My daughter is attending UCSD and we live in Santa Monica. She'd had a serious issue where the car would just go into disable mode and also had a leaking water pump (diagnosed by another major franchise shop where the communication was difficult the day before). As a mom, worried about my daughter's long drive to and from Santa Monica on the freeway, it was great to talk to John at Pacific Automotive. He explained everything, provided pictures and full diagnostics, and fixed everything quickly. He was calm, kind and very experienced. He also explained that he is a dad and so fully understood and shared my concerns about making a 10 year old car safe for my daughter. It's was so nice to have someone who communicated so well, both with me and my daughter. It made a potentially stressful experience much more positive. Would strongly recommend John and this shop.
Kim Muir
John was helpful from the start. I called in a panic because my college aged daughter was stuck under an overpass after her car died. John recommended a tow service who responded immediately, made sure my daughter was safe, and got the car to where it needed to be. John kept me informed as to what was needed to repair my car, as well as when it would be ready. His prices were fair, and his recommendations appreciated. We will be repeat customers for the continued maintenance of our car. Thank you!
Brandon Seth
They are awesome.They not only have looked at my cars and made recommendations, and worked on almost anything we give them. You guys really help us through that insurance claim with our Mercedes. Other stuff with my cars and my friends cars. In fact one of my best friends had used them for over 15 yrs or so. They've revolt his jeeps when they werent running. They were reliable and honest. i'm about to bring them another car this next week. They just don't know it yet. See you guys soon. Thanks guys!
Elizabeth
Pacific Automotive is an excellent place to have your car serviced. As a senior citizen, I was treated with the upmost respect. They explained everything they had to do to my car and took their time answering my questions. It was such a relief to have such patience and kindness shown to a senior citizen. After they worked on my car, I am very pleased with the performance of my car.
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