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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto repair shops in La Mesa, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is John's Automotive Care with a 4.9-star rating from 826 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Family Auto Service and Greg's Automotive. The average rating across all listed auto repair shops in La Mesa is 4.8 stars from 175 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in La Mesa: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.8★
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175
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Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Repair Shops
John's Automotive Care
7447 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Auto Repair Shops Rankings in La Mesa, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John's Automotive Care7447 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.9★ | 826 |
| #2 | Family Auto Service7191 Alvarado Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.5★ | 628 |
| #3 | Greg's Automotive4654 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA | 4.8★ | 316 |
| #4 | Max Auto Service La Mesa8861 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 5.0★ | 49 |
| #5 | Joe's Automotive7482 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 5.0★ | 29 |
| #6 | SAM'S AUTO DOCTOR9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.9★ | 33 |
| #7 | Rob's Automotive7589 El Cajon Blvd E, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.8★ | 76 |
| #8 | Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service8620 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.9★ | 160 |
| #9 | C & D Auto Care - La Mesa Auto Repair Service7167 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.8★ | 300 |
| #10 | Peanuts Auto Repair5387 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA | 4.7★ | 101 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Auto Repair Shops in La Mesa
Max Auto Service La Mesa
8861 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Joe's Automotive
7482 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
SAM'S AUTO DOCTOR
9071 Dallas St, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service
8620 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
C & D Auto Care - La Mesa Auto Repair Service
7167 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Peanuts Auto Repair
5387 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
Tune Craft
8802 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
La Mesa Automotive-N-Alignment
3691 Via Mercado # 1, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Stress-Free Auto Care
7633 El Cajon Blvd # 300, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
The Auto Center in La Mesa
8203 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA
Tony Beck's Repair Shop
8838 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: June 1, 2026.
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