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General Auto Repair
Complete auto repair for cars and trucks, from routine maintenance to unexpected breakdowns.
Honest, family-run auto repair in Escondido
Honest Auto Repair, Done Right The First Time
Escondido families have trusted Al and his son for decades of straightforward, no-upsell repair work.
4.9★
Google Rating
34
Google Reviews
20+ years
Experience
45 min
AC Recharge
2nd gen
Family Team
Services
Everything we take on.
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Brake Repair
Brake diagnosis and repair that saves you money instead of pushing a full replacement you don't need.
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A/C Repair & Recharge
Fast AC diagnosis and recharge, including blower motor repair, to get your cabin cold again.
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Diagnostics & Electrical
Starting, alarm, and electrical troubleshooting, from a dead solenoid to a car that won't start.
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Two generations of honest, no-upsell repair for Escondido.
Our story
Two Generations of Honest Repair
A. C. Automotive is a family-run shop in Escondido, run by Al and his son. Customers who started coming in as teenagers are still bringing their cars back decades later, and entire families rely on us for everything from brakes to AC repair.
We diagnose the problem first and tell you exactly what it needs, nothing more. If we notice something else that isn't quite right while we're under the hood, we'll flag it and let you decide, never add it to the bill without asking.
Most repairs are handled the same day, and we get it right the first time, so you're not back in the shop for the same issue a month later.
- Family-owned, two generations
- Honest pricing, no upselling
- Same-day repairs available
- Gets it right the first time
What customers say
“He is very honest and helpful. We will never go anywhere else with our vehicles.”
“Fast service, thorough work and great price.”
“I've never had to bring my car back for the same problem because he gets it right the first time.”
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Serving Escondido, CA.
(760) 737-9832
Get directions →738 W Washington Ave A, Escondido, CA 92025
Hours
Open now- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
738 W Washington Ave A, Escondido, CA 92025
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