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Best Auto Mechanics in San Diego, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in San Diego, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is DC Mobile Auto Repair with a 4.9-star rating from 1,212 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: John's Automotive Care and Dragonfly Automotive. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in San Diego is 4.8 stars from 631 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in San Diego: $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.
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4.8★
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
DC Mobile Auto Repair
4645 Ruffner St Suite E, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
John's Automotive Care
6267 Riverdale St, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
Dragonfly Automotive
4055 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in San Diego, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | DC Mobile Auto Repair4645 Ruffner St Suite E, San Diego, CA 92111, USA | 4.9★ | 1,212 |
| #2 | John's Automotive Care6267 Riverdale St, San Diego, CA 92120, USA | 4.8★ | 1,397 |
| #3 | Dragonfly Automotive4055 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110, USA | 4.8★ | 1,175 |
| #4 | Mobile Buddy Mobile Mechanic1615 elmhurst st, San Diego, CA 91913, USA | 4.9★ | 575 |
| #5 | Aero Auto Repair9756 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123, USA | 4.6★ | 1,210 |
| #6 | T P Auto Repair2426 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA | 5.0★ | 2,853 |
| #7 | A STREET AUTO SERVICE1263 State St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA | 4.9★ | 279 |
| #8 | Convoy Auto Repair3909 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA | 4.7★ | 905 |
| #9 | The Car Doc Mobile Mechanic9960 Scripps Vista Way, San Diego, CA 92131, USA | 5.0★ | 43 |
| #10 | North Park Auto Repair4194 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA | 4.9★ | 246 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in San Diego
Mobile Buddy Mobile Mechanic
1615 elmhurst st, San Diego, CA 91913, USA
T P Auto Repair
2426 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
The Car Doc Mobile Mechanic
9960 Scripps Vista Way, San Diego, CA 92131, USA
Onsite San Diego Mobile Mechanic
2044 Third Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Downtown San Diego Auto Repair
1619 G St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Mode Automotive
9545 Kearny Villa Rd #107, San Diego, CA 92126, USA
San Diego Auto Care Center
8029 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
7696 Vickers St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
Mission Hills Automotive
308 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
NOVO Repairs Mobile Mechanic
10340 Camino Santa Fe Suite G, San Diego, CA 92121, 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: May 17, 2026.
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