General Auto Repair
Complete auto repair for cars and trucks, from routine maintenance to unexpected breakdowns.
Honest, family-run auto repair in Escondido
Escondido families have trusted Al and his son for decades of straightforward, no-upsell repair work.

Services
Complete auto repair for cars and trucks, from routine maintenance to unexpected breakdowns.
Brake diagnosis and repair that saves you money instead of pushing a full replacement you don't need.
Fast AC diagnosis and recharge, including blower motor repair, to get your cabin cold again.
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
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.
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.”
Serving Escondido, CA.
738 W Washington Ave A, Escondido, CA 92025
738 W Washington Ave A, Escondido, CA 92025
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