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Mechanics in San Diego, CA: by the numbers

There are 516 mechanics with a phone number within 25 miles of San Diego, CA, from public Google Maps data and state license records. 0 have a state license we could confirm, and those with a Google listing average 4.7 stars across 90,660 reviews.

with a phone number
516
with a confirmed state license
0
open 24 hours or for emergencies
15
come to you (service area)
1

Highest rated on Google near San Diego, CA

Businesses with at least 20 Google reviews, sorted by rating. Ratings come from Google, not from Pros411.

  1. 1Pacific Auto Service5 ★ · 569 reviews · 10 mi
  2. 25th Ave Auto Service5 ★ · 561 reviews · 24.5 mi
  3. 3Auto Care Service Center5 ★ · 536 reviews · 8.1 mi
  4. 4Caliber Auto Repair5 ★ · 400 reviews · 6.8 mi
  5. 5Baron's Foreign Car Service5 ★ · 386 reviews · 9.8 mi

Hours

Of the 496 businesses in this search that list their hours on Google, 266 are open on Saturdays and 69 on Sundays. 15 are open 24 hours. 375 have 4.5 stars or more with at least 10 reviews.

Good to know in San Diego

Coastal San Diego is mild all year, while inland neighborhoods get much hotter in summer. Many older coastal homes have no central air, so mini-splits and window units are common.

Weather and your home in San Diego

days a year at 90°F or more
3
days a year at 100°F or more
0
freezing nights a year (32°F or below)
0
hail reports in San Diego County, 2016 to 2025 (1 of 1 inch or larger)
10

Heat and freezes: NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals at San Diego Lindbergh Field (USW00023188). Hail: NOAA Storm Events reports by county; they depend on how many people report, so use them to compare areas. Checked October 22, 2026. NOAA Storm Events

What a mechanic charges

National ranges published by cost guides, not prices from the businesses on this list. Always get the price in writing.

  • Brake pads: about $150 to $350 per axle (AAA, CarParts.com).
  • Pads and rotors: about $250 to $500 per axle.
  • Car AC recharge: about $100 to $370 (AAA, J.D. Power, RepairPal).
  • Car AC compressor: about $800 to $1,500 (CarParts.com).

Brake repair cost: pads, rotors, calipers and fluid · Car AC repair cost: recharge, compressor, condenser

Before you call

  • Have the make, model, year and mileage ready.
  • Describe the symptoms: noises, warning lights and when it happens.
  • Ask about the diagnostic fee and whether it counts toward the repair.
  • For a mobile mechanic, say where the car is and whether there is space to work.
  • Ask about the warranty on parts and labor.

Frequently asked questions

How many mechanics are there in San Diego, CA?

There are 516 with a phone number within 25 miles, from public Google Maps data and state license registries.

How do I know a mechanic is trustworthy?

For this trade we don't match a state license in California. Ask the pro for liability insurance and references, check their reviews on Google and the other sites linked on their listing, and get the price in writing before work starts.

Which mechanics in San Diego, CA have the best Google ratings?

Among those with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated in this search are Pacific Auto Service (5 stars, 569 reviews), 5th Ave Auto Service (5 stars, 561 reviews), Auto Care Service Center (5 stars, 536 reviews).

Are there mechanics open on weekends in San Diego, CA?

Yes: of the 496 that list their hours, 266 are open on Saturdays and 69 on Sundays.

Are there 24-hour mechanics in San Diego, CA?

Yes: 15 list 24-hour hours or take emergency calls. Use the "24/7 emergencies" filter on the list.

Are there mechanics who speak Spanish in San Diego, CA?

Yes: 8 say on their website that they serve customers in Spanish (for example "Se habla español"). Use the "Speaks Spanish" filter on the list.

How do I contact a mechanic?

Call or WhatsApp them directly from the list or their listing. Pros411 charges customers no fee and is not a middleman: you deal with the pro directly.

Why do some listings show first?

At the top, in a yellow box, are featured listings: they are paid and labeled "Featured". Then come registered pros, in the order they last bumped their listing, and at the end businesses from public data, from nearest to farthest.