About Business
Residents of Oceanside, CA, Oceanside have long trusted CALIFORNIA AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS for their expert Car Repair needs. Whether you need assistance with Auto repair shop, Air conditioning repair service, Auto tune up service or general Car Repair support, they are well-equipped to help. They are well-regarded for their quality of work, maintaining a 4.4/5 rating with 53 reviews. Throughout Oceanside, and particularly in Oceanside, CA, CALIFORNIA AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS is recognized for upholding the highest standards of the Car Repair industry. Don't hesitate to contact CALIFORNIA AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS for any Car Repair inquiries or to schedule a visit to their Oceanside, CA facility.
Google Reviews
Brian Johnson
★★★★★
6 years ago
Excellent service, and friendly staff. They went out of there way to help me. My car broke down about 100 yards from the shop, and the owner, his wife, and son towed me in. Not many places out there, that will go the extra mile like they did. I certainly recommend this auto shop if you run into car issues.
Huy Tran
★★★
☆☆
12 years ago
I called and asked for pricing for a 95 truck. He says $70 but $10 off today so $60 ( its $51 + $8fee a block over). I get there and confirm price at $60 she says yes. Then she yes but its a truck so its $70, I said he already said $60 on the phone when I clearly said it was a truck. I come back half an hour later, he says it fails the gas cap pressure test. I ask how much does the cap usually cost he says $12-14, he sells it for $15. I later find out its $7.99 at autozone two blocks over. I've never an into the issue before and it just passed a year ago, and I probably only use it once a month. He hassles me to decide to buy it elsewhere or buy it from him because he has another customer ( its only been 1 minute since he mentioned the failure). The price difference alone is not too big a deal, but with everything else I just can't help but wonder if the cap really failed so they can get the extra $10 that they wanted to charge. I keep the cap and the gasket looks perfectly fine to me but obviously its just a visual inspection. Service was fast, and receptionist was nice, didn't make a hassle over change ( 19 cents ). A little sketchy to me if everyone has gas cap failures here... so just making note for everyone.
T robb
★★★★★
9 years ago
The service at California Automotive solutions was exceptional. After researching prices in San Marcos, Vista, and Oceanside this was one of the more affordable shops. I came to get smog repair and Eduardo had my car ready within two hours. They discounted my smog test after repairs were made; highly recommend visiting this shop for quick and affordable repairs.
Juan Serna
★★★★★
13 years ago
this is an awesome place to take you car, there are many places that say they give you quality service and don't this place is true to their word and does the best job they possibly can. Eduardo is a fantastic mechanic and is extremely knowledgeable in the Toyota Lexus side but also know a tone about everything else. i definitely 500% recommend this shop to ANYONE!!
Dad Life MVD
★★★★★
8 years ago
First off they are awesome! I took my car 3 times to get fixed at Sears for the same problem and they couldn't fix it. I called around and everyone was telling me it'll be one thing or another and it'll cost over $500.. I took it to California Automotive solutions and they drove my car and fixed it the 1st time for a fraction of what other mechanics wanted. They were very friendly, honest, fast and very reasonably priced. I'll definitely be coming back for all of my car repairs 👍
Mark Weller
★★★★★
8 years ago
Brother-in-law recommended this place, and I am so glad he did. Customer service was swift and thorough. Eduardo was careful to elaborate on the process of the diagnostics with my vehicle--I even learned a couple things about how my battery and engine operate together. Battery needed replacing in the end, and they waived the diagnostic fee since I bought the battery on site. I highly recommend this little shop. The staff was kind and clearly take pride in their work. They are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Will return in the future for sure.
Amanda Villafana
★★★★★
7 years ago
So thankful this shop was recommended to me. They were very prompt on getting me in today without hesitation. I had an emergency with my car this morning that couldn't wait since I'm 6.5 months pregnant and still working, I definitely need my car! Very fair and affordable price to pay, especially being in CA, and they were very respectful and took the time to explain everything they did in detail. Thank you, I'll be back!
Nick Kolbe
★★★★★
2 years ago
Brought my car here for an inspection as I was shopping around for repair estimates after my dealership quoted me a ridiculous amount. They did a great job, completed the work at a good price in a reasonable amount of time, and were friendly. Would highly recommend.
Michelle Perez
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
DO NOT GO HERE! I asked how much it would be to get all four tires aligned and a camber kit and they told me it would be almost $400! They then told me I only needed two tires aligned then proceeded to try to charge me the same amount that you'd pay for all four tires. I told them I no longer wanted to service, but he proceeded to align them after I said no. He then offered to put them back to how it was when I brought it, but still try to charge me $70 just for bringing the car in! When he adjusted the tires back he made them worse than how they looked when I brought them! Total scammers they just want to take your money and if you don't want the service anymore they still charge you PLUS they leave your car worse than how you brought it. PLEASE check the price of the service you want at other places first before settling here and letting them touch your car. They overcharge!
M. Peralta
★★★★★
a year ago
So glad I found the Zetinas! This was a great experience for fixing several problems with an old truck. Eduardo even found a missing part that had been discontinued and managed to order it. I would highly recommend this shop. Eduardo took the time to carefully explain the repairs the truck needed and didn't hurry through the explanation.
Alexander Chernyshov
★
☆☆☆☆
6 years ago
INCOMPETENT AND OVERPRICED! Brought my car for brake and light inspection, didn't realize that side light didn't work and they offered to fix it. Charged $30 dollars to connect the connector to the bulb (took them 5 minutes - what a shame to charge like that). Problem is that they didn't bother to secure the inner fender liner and because of that it got scraped and now needs to be replaced!
Andrew
★★★★★
3 months ago
These guys are great!! Attentive, Quick, and Respectable. Would definitely go here again 👍
Erin Barrick
★
☆☆☆☆
a year ago
AWFUL place, labor alone was charged almost $300. All they did was replace a wheel bearing and assembly which they also charged almost $300 for the part when they are not even $150 at auto part stores. They then told me the wheel that is specifically made for my car doesn't fit on my car and tried getting us to pay them more money for a new tire. They sent me home with my spare donut tire on my car just for us to take it to a different automotive shop and they say the tire fits perfectly. This place is a scam, unless you want to pay an arm and a leg for an unfinished job i suggest going elsewhere.
Itzel Ruiz
★★★★★
11 months ago
My truck and I are so very lucky to have this shop in our lives. I come here for all of my routine maintenance and my truck is running like a champ! The Zetina's are very knowledgeable, timely, and communicative. I never have to worry about my truck because they always communicate with me what is going on and are very clear with their pricing. I never feel like they are pushing services on me, which is very important since I don't know much about cars. I recently got tires with them and they provided excellent choices based on my needs and concerns. As long as they are up and running, I will continue to be a very grateful customer. Thank you!
Sydney rossiter
★★★★★
3 months ago
Highly recommend to my friends and family! I have been using them for many years and multiple cars. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my car. They always get me in and solve my car problems.
Andrea Kudrev
★★★★★
3 months ago
I have had a great experience with this auto repair shop. The repair or oil change is always done quickly, the pricing is fair, and my car is running perfectly. It’s hard to find a repair shop you can truly trust, but this one has earned my business. Highly recommend!
luci Mendoza
★★★★★
4 months ago
I took my 2016 Toyota 4Runner in for a brake service, and I’m very happy with the results! They provided same-day service, used high-quality parts, and offered an excellent price for such great work. The staff was professional, honest, and efficient. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for quality auto repair and great customer service!
Alexis
★★★★★
2 months ago
I brought my 2002 Lexus ES 300 in for service and had a great experience. Eduardo & Lucrecia both are very knowledgeable, honest, and took the time to explain what needed to be done without trying to upsell unnecessary work. The job was done right the first time, pricing was fair, and my car runs great. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy mechanic.
Chino Pulido
★★★★★
2 months ago
This place is exactly what you hope for in an auto shop—fair prices and honest people. They took the time to explain the issue, gave me options, and charged a reasonable price for quality work. No gimmicks, no runaround. It’s refreshing to deal with a shop you can actually trust. Highly recommend.
juan ruiz
★★★★★
a month ago
Very experienced and professional staff. The best family owned repair shop in town. They are a one stop shop for all your vehicle needs. They have diagnosed and repaired several of my vehicles. They will go the extra mile to make sure its fixed the right way the first time. They didn't hesitate to fix my starter, even if it meant they had to work late and after hours. They truly care about customer satisfaction! They take the time to explain the diagnosis and the repair required. I constantly recommend them and will continue to do so.
