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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 14 auto mechanics in Carlsbad, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog with a 4.9-star rating from 1,145 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Toyota Carlsbad Parts & Service Department and Fix Auto Carlsbad Village. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Carlsbad is 4.8 stars from 1,188 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Carlsbad: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
14
Businesses listed
4.8★
Avg rating
1,188
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog
2509 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
Toyota Carlsbad Parts & Service Department
6020 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
Fix Auto Carlsbad Village
3191 Tyler St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Carlsbad, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carlsbad Auto Repair & Smog2509 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA | 4.9★ | 1,145 |
| #2 | Toyota Carlsbad Parts & Service Department6020 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA | 4.8★ | 12,458 |
| #3 | Fix Auto Carlsbad Village3191 Tyler St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.9★ | 417 |
| #4 | Jiffy Lube Oil Change6021 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA | 4.4★ | 343 |
| #5 | Carlsbad Mobile Mechanic1545 Oak Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.8★ | 89 |
| #6 | A-1 Auto Care3193 Tyler St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.9★ | 100 |
| #7 | carlsbadlosecarkeys530 Carlsbad Village Dr #130, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 5.0★ | 3 |
| #8 | Caliber Collision6050 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA | 4.8★ | 422 |
| #9 | Carlsbad British Motorcars | CBM2730 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 5.0★ | 25 |
| #10 | AutoNation Mobile Service5500 Paseo Del Norte Suite M, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA | 4.8★ | 352 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Carlsbad
Jiffy Lube Oil Change
6021 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92009, USA
carlsbadlosecarkeys
530 Carlsbad Village Dr #130, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Carlsbad British Motorcars | CBM
2730 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
AutoNation Mobile Service
5500 Paseo Del Norte Suite M, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Firestone Complete Auto Care
2545 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Audi Carlsbad Service Department
5425 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
ADS Garage Doors and Gates Repair
5050 Avenida Encinas #230, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Porsche Carlsbad Service and Parts
6800 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA
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