Welcome to Garcia's Auto Repair
Premium Automotive Service in La Mesa, CA
If you’re looking for auto repair in La Mesa, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Garcia's Auto Repair we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a La Mesa car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in La Mesa, we are totally confident that Garcia's Auto Repair is the best option in town!
Garcia's Auto Repair
8230 Commercial St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 521-0689
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
Garcia's Auto Repair
8230 Commercial St
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 521-0689
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-2pm
Sunday: Closed
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Why Choose Garcia's Auto Repair
For years Garcia's Auto Repair has been there for the people of La Mesa. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair La Mesa has to offer.
Garcia's Auto Repair was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Garcia's Auto Repair the best car service in La Mesa!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- Lifetime Warranty on Brake Pads & Shoes
- Free OBD2 Sensor Inspection
- ASE-Certified Automotive Technicians
- Serving La Mesa, CA
The Absolute Best Car Service in La Mesa, CA
What sets Garcia's Auto Repair apart from all of the others in La Mesa, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in La Mesa, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Garcia's Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the La Mesa auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in La Mesa, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2007 Toyota Camry Solara
Mileage144,570Service Date5/12/2025Services Performed- FLEX CONNECTOR PIPE REPLACE
KAWALKI J. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/12/2025 -
2007 Honda Civic
Mileage164,460Service Date5/5/2025Services Performed- Changed Motor Oil & Replaced Filter, Added 4 QTS Synthetic Motor Oil, Lube Chassis, Check all Fluid Levels
- BRAKE INSPECTION
- BRAKE SHOES &/OR PADS – Remove & Replace – Front,Both Sides – [Includes: Clean, lube and/or replace Brake Hardware as necessary. Adjust Brakes (where applicable). Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- BRAKE SHOES &/OR PADS – Remove & Replace – Rear,Both Sides,w/Drum Brakes – [Includes: Clean, lube and/or replace Brake Hardware as necessary. Adjust Brakes (where applicable). Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable). DOES NOT include refinishi
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – DX,EX,GX,LX
- VALVE COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – DX,EX,GX,Hybrid,LX,Si
- STEAM CLEANER
/MARISELA S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/5/2025 -
2013 Honda CR-V
Mileage107,885Service Date5/2/2025Services Performed- PERFORMANCE INSPECTION ; INSTALL SCANNER TOOL WE NOT FOUND MALFUNCTION CODE AT THIS TIME , REMOVE THE AUDIO UNITED ( RADIO ) WE FOUND METAL WE FOUND COINS INSIDE THE AUDIO SYSTEM . WE REQUIRE REPLACE THE AUDIO SYSTEM UNITED TO CONTINUE WITH DIAGNOSTIC.
- RADIO CHASSIS – Remove & Install
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2025 -
2019 Kia Forte
Mileage98,200Service Date5/2/2025Services Performed- PERFROMANCE TEST , INSTALL SCANNER TOOL WE FOUND ; P0017 CRANKSHAFT POSITION CORRELATION BANK 1 SENSOR B EXHAUST. REMOVE THE CAM SENSOR TO INSPECT WE NOT SEE DAMAGE ,, REMOVE THE SPARK PLUGS , INSTALL COMPRESSION TEST TOOL WE FOUND THE CYLINDER #2 HAS LOW COMPRESSION 120 PSI. ( NORMAL 150 PSI ) ,INSPECT THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL WE FOUND LOW , WE REQUIRE REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL AND RESET THE SYSTEM TO CONTINUE WITH DIAGNOSTIC. ( POSSIBLE PISTON RINGS DAMAGE ) .
- Changed Motor Oil & Replaced Filter, Added 4 QTS Synthetic Motor Oil, Lube Chassis, Check all Fluid Levels
CALLAGHAN C. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/2/2025 -
2017 Honda Ridgeline
Mileage119,379Service Date4/4/2025Services Performed- PERFORMANCE INSPECTION , WE FOUND THE EVAP SYSTEM CODE , THE FILLER NECK SEAL DAMAGE , WE REQUIRE REPLACE THE FILLER NECK TO CONTINUE WITH DIAGNOSTIC. FRONT PAD HAS 10 % REAR PADS HAS 15 % WE REQUIRE REPLACE FRONT AND REAR PADS AND ROTORS .
- BRAKE SHOES &/OR PADS – Remove & Replace – Front,Both Sides – [Includes: Clean, lube and/or replace Brake Hardware as necessary. Adjust Brakes (where applicable). Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- BRAKE SHOES &/OR PADS – Remove & Replace – Rear,Both Sides – [Includes: Clean, lube and/or replace Brake Hardware as necessary. Adjust Brakes (where applicable). Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE – Remove & Replace
TAQQANT M. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/4/2025 -
2011 Ford Explorer
Mileage172,726Service Date3/22/2025Services Performed- Changed Motor Oil & Replaced Filter, Added 4 QTS Synthetic Motor Oil, Lube Chassis, Check all Fluid Levels
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace
CEJA R. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/27/2025 -
2016 Honda Civic
Mileage45,751Service Date3/12/2025Services Performed- FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SPEED M. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/15/2025 -
2010 BMW 128i
Mileage96,423Service Date3/7/2025Services Performed- RADIATOR HOSE – Remove & Replace – One,Upper
SWANSON L. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/7/2025 -
2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Mileage88,485Service Date2/27/2025Services Performed- PERFORMANCE TEST , INSTALL PRESSURE TEST TOOL WE NOT CAN SEE EXTERNAL LEAKS AT THIS TIME, INSTALL SCANNER TOOL WE NOT DETECT MALFUNCTION CODE , WITH SCANNER TOOL TEST COOLANT FAN , POSSIBLE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET DAMAGE , WE REQUIRE REMOVE THE ENGINE TO INSPECTION ,
- Changed Motor Oil & Replaced Filter, Added 4 QTS Synthetic Motor Oil, Lube Chassis, Check all Fluid Levels
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – 3.6L Eng
- THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace – 3.6L Eng Thermostat Housing Assembly – [Includes: R&I Intake Manifold. Includes: R&I Alternator. Includes: R&I Catalytic Converter.]
- COOLANT FLUSH
LOCOCO G. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/28/2025 -
2014 Ford F-150
Mileage111,184Service Date2/11/2025Services Performed- PERFORMANCE INSPECTION WE FOUND THE WATER PUMP BEARING MAKE NOISE , WATER PUMP SEAL DAMAGE , WE REQUIRE REPLACE THE WATER PUMP AND SERPENTINE BELTS TO CONTINUE WITH DIAGNOSTIC.
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – 3.5L Eng
- THERMOSTAT HOUSING &/OR OUTLET – Remove & Replace – 3.5L Eng Housing
- Changed Motor Oil & Replaced Filter, Added 4 QTS Synthetic Motor Oil, Lube Chassis, Check all Fluid Levels
LEPTICIT L. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/19/2025 -
2015 Nissan Armada
Mileage105,267Service Date1/30/2025Services Performed- PERFORMANCE INSPECTION INSTALL BATTERY TEST TOOL WE FOUND THE BATTERY HAS INTERNAL DAMAGE , WE REQUIRE REPLACE THE BATTERY TO CONTINUE WITH DIAGNOSTIC.
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Test.]
This vehicle's owner gave our service a 5 star review on 1/30/2025 -
2017 Toyota Sienna
Mileage139,757Service Date1/20/2025Services Performed- PERFROMANCE INSPECTION , INSTALL SCANNER TOOL WE NOT DETECT MALFUNCTION CODE, REMOVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID SIMPLE WE FOUND METAL IN TRANSMISSION FLUID ,
- TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – AWD – [Includes: R&I Engine and Transmission Assembly with Front Suspension. Includes: Recover, Evacuate and Recharge Air Conditioning System. Includes: Initialization. DOES NOT include wheel alignment.]
- FOUR WHEELS ALIGNMENT
- Changed Motor Oil & Replaced Filter, Added 4 QTS Synthetic Motor Oil, Lube Chassis, Check all Fluid Levels
LOPEZ V. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/20/2025
