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Same-Day Auto Mechanics in Encinitas, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 auto mechanics in Encinitas, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair with a 4.9-star rating from 1,931 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Complete Car Care Encinitas and DRIVE AutoCare (N. Cedros Solana Beach). The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Encinitas is 4.8 stars from 355 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Encinitas: $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
19
Businesses listed
4.8★
Avg rating
355
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair
310 Encinitas Blvd B, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Complete Car Care Encinitas
318A N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
DRIVE AutoCare (N. Cedros Solana Beach)
148 N Cedros Ave #4, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Encinitas, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Encinitas STAR Smog & Auto Repair310 Encinitas Blvd B, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.9★ | 1,931 |
| #2 | Complete Car Care Encinitas318A N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.8★ | 1,256 |
| #3 | DRIVE AutoCare (N. Cedros Solana Beach)148 N Cedros Ave #4, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA | 4.9★ | 810 |
| #4 | Midas328 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.8★ | 298 |
| #5 | Moonlight Motors274 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.8★ | 442 |
| #6 | Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair901 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.9★ | 513 |
| #7 | California Autohaus386 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.8★ | 444 |
| #8 | Brad's Foreign & Domestic565 Westlake St #200c, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.7★ | 97 |
| #9 | Encinitas Aloha Auto Repair140 N Coast Hwy 101 # B, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.6★ | 77 |
| #10 | Furgerson's Garage807 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA | 4.4★ | 140 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Encinitas
Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair
901 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
California Autohaus
386 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Brad's Foreign & Domestic
565 Westlake St #200c, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Encinitas Aloha Auto Repair
140 N Coast Hwy 101 # B, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Encinitas Automotive
322 N El Camino Real A, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Coastal Foreign Auto Services
320 N El Camino Real Suites A and B, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
DRIVE AutoCare (Hwy 101 Solana Beach)
371 N Hwy 101 #1, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
K & B Auto Service & Repair
320 N El Camino Real Suite D, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
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