Honest auto repair on Balboa Ave.
General repair, A/C, diagnostics and electrical work in San Diego. We call before any work to confirm.
Repairs, A/C and diagnostics.
Repairs and maintenance for everyday cars, trucks and SUVs.
We explain the issue before we fix it.




Ask for David. He’ll explain it.
San Diego Auto Care Center handles repairs and maintenance, A/C, diagnostics and electrical work at 8029 Balboa Ave.
Customers on Google mention David by name for explaining the issue and calling with the price before any work starts.
- A call before any work
- A/C diagnosis and repair
- Open Saturdays 8–3
369 reviews. 4.9 stars.
“I have taken my car here a couple of times and each time has been a great experience. Our Acura has had a couple issues over the past few years and David and his team has been able to resolve our issue each time. They not only resolve the issue but the customer experience has been stellar as well. Their mechanics here are very experienced so I feel comfortable handing over my car to them without hesitation. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great shop.”
“David’s a great guy. Transparency is his forte. Quick easy service. Charges around $200 an hour for labor which seems little steep but well worth. I got my car to him at noon and was able to pick it up by 330pm very quick and easy. It’s full service auto mechanic and body shop. Super helpful and efficient I will come back if I ever need any car help.”
“Yesterday, which was March 19, 2026 I took my Cadillac Escalade truck in for David to Repair my air conditioning system.he also checked all of my lights in my parking lights my blinker lights, my interior lights my exterior lights my turn signals everything is so thorough. I am so fortunate to have met David 30 years ago because he also does all the repairs on my 1986 Jeep grand Wagoneer… He can fix anything on either of my vehicles… David and Oscar keep their shop so detailed clean… He’s very conscientious and detailed about cleanliness and where everything is kept… When I went into pick up my vehicle, David had all my old parts in a line to point out what was wrong and what was replaced… I had some kind of a leak from something I don’t know and he had the hoses out and showed them to me… I would not have known if David doesn’t do such thorough inspection on my vehicle every single time… He prepares my truck for my long distance drives and always make sure that I know in advance what he’s found what needs fixing and gets my permission to do it before he does it… David is an amazing detailed analytical mechanic… He’s so particular! From somebody that has known him for 30 years, you can count on great service great detail cleanliness and a super fair price… Sherry”
“Highest recommendation possibke. Honest, fair price, knowledgeable, genuine ...one of only 2 others I've ever trusted to work on my cars. I've only worked on my own cars for over 40 years. I was in need of quick repairs and I remember David from over 15 years prior, when I needed him to do other work. Now I'm older, I will be using him more often exclusively due to my age and willingness to get dirty.”
“David is always helpful and make me understand what is the issue of my car. Before he fix, he always calls me first to make sure the price and what he will fix. Most important, he does his work fast. Most of time, within a day, he finishes the service. Also, there is no issue after he fixes. Strongly recommend.”
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Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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