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Our business is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance and our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. Carlsbad Auto Service has been our primary go-to vehicle maintenance service provider since 2006. They are the best!

Check them out. They will not disappoint! Carlsbad Auto is our go-to place - honest, capable, communicative - you couldn't ask for more. We've been coming here for 20 + years for all our automotive needs and have never had a bad experience.
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Carlsbad Auto Service Owners, Wayne and Janet Milack, and their staff have been providing Carlsbad and the surrounding North County communities with high quality and reliable automotive service and auto repairs for over thirty seven years. Our business is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance and our entire team is committed to meeting those needs.
Carlsbad Auto Service is an automotive repair and Star Certified Smog Check Test & Repair Station licensed with the Bureau of Automotive Repair and is a long standing A+ accredited member of the Better Business Bureau. We are equipped with all the latest equipment and technology and have excelled and have been in business for over 37 years in the same location with the same name.
At Carlsbad Auto Service our primary goal is to provide every customer the best automotive service and repair possible to keep our customers safe on the road with good, dependable transportation. We are extremely proud of the reputation we have for quality, honesty and dependability. Our facility is very clean and we take pride in everything that we do.
I never get tired of talking about a winner. The crew at Carlsbad Auto Service are those guys! I called to get my car serviced and the day that I requested was heavily booked, but Ralph got me in first thing in the morning and got the job done. With this type of customer service and great work on my Jeep where else would a wise man go for automotive repair?
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Erin Wilcox
Jun 09, 2022
A friend recommended Carlsbad Auto Service and so far I love it. I've been going for two years now and the staff is very friendly and the work is good. It feels to me like a trustworthy company. The only thing I would change is I wish they were open on Saturdays. Service: General repairs & maintenance
Heidi Hansen
May 29, 2022
I have been taking my car to Carlsbad Auto Service for several years now. Each time I show up for my appointment, I am reminded why. These guys are all so friendly. They just seem to care about my car and my time. They always get my car in on time and do a great job. An added bonus-the location of this business is just perfect for taking a walk along the beach as you wait for your car to be finished. There isn't a single thing I can think of that they could improve on. Great guys, honest work, prompt appointments. What more can you ask for?
Sheila Le Mire
May 26, 2022
I had an emergency event with my Mercedes CLK and had to be towed after being stranded on the 5 North during Friday afternoon traffic. Ralph was so kind and understanding. He waited past normal closing time so that he could take my car in and kept me informed of the progress all along the path of getting my car back on the road. I will be forever grateful and I will highly recommend this auto service company to everyone.
Vincent Samarian
May 19, 2022
I recently experienced disappointing service here. I don't like giving negative reviews, but my experience was extremely frustrating and I feel the need to share this with others. We discovered two weeks ago that our car wouldn't start, and Carlsbad Auto Service was the closest to our home. When we spoke with the service professional, even though we assumed it was the starter he told us to have a diagnostic completed so that they could be sure to fix the problem.

We paid the $150 (which doesn't go towards the service), and they told us both the battery and starter needed replaced. We waited for over 2 days to have that completed, paid $1900 and took the car home. The next morning - the car had the exact same problem and would not start again. We called on Friday; they towed the car on Monday, and finally had the issue (battery again) fixed.

Though they did not charge us for the second battery, this left us $2500 in total in the hole (including rental car for 10 days). A partial refund to recoup my rental car expenses would have been appreciated. It is very frustrating that I agreed to pay for the diagnostic, they told me it was the battery and starter, charged me $1900 and didn't fix the initial issue, or that the battery was again the problem when they just put in a new one.

I do want to share that Greg was very friendly and polite throughout the experience; I'm just so disappointed about how my issue was handled that unfortunately I won't be referring this place to family or friends.
Karen White
May 19, 2022
I have been a customer here for years. I always appreciate the friendly service, responsiveness and flexibility in scheduling. I own three old cars in large part because I trust Carlsbad Auto Service, Inc. to help me keep them in top shape at fair service prices.
Sen
Apr 09, 2022
Visiting from out of town, we discovered our car was having an issue. The cover underneath had come loose, we needed to do something about it before heading back home. We stopped in, were greeted kindly, and 15 minutes later were back on the road. I could not be more satisfied with the service and professionalism of Carlsbad Auto Service!
Whitney Wilger
Apr 03, 2022
Super nice team of folks here. They fit me in easily for a smog check and completed it in a timely manner. I'd definitely return for any mechanical work needed--the shop is easy to get to, very clean working bay, and overall honest and friendly folks. Thanks CAS! Service: Smog certification
Roslyn Katz
Mar 27, 2022
I always use this company for my auto service and in addition to what I listed, they recently put on new tires for me and did other maintainance work for me and they work quickly, perfectly, and charge reasonably. Plus they are friendly, helpful and just plain good guys. Service: Smog certification
David
Feb 04, 2022
Had my vehicle towed here after my CV axle came out of my transmission. Called them in the morning and had it at the shop by the afternoon. They ordered the parts, re-threaded the bolts, and had it up and running within a day. The mechanics running the shop were very helpful and pleasant to talk to. The entire job was quoted for just over 700, which is not bad. Had a dealership look it over just in case and they said the job was done perfectly. Ralph was my representative, thank you for taking care of my car. Great shop.
Bruce Jacobson
Jan 18, 2022
They didn't give me am estimate and didn't call to update on the diagnosis. When I called in, they informed me that, in spite of the having an appointment, they hadn't looked at it. They informed me that there was a $75 inspection fee that wasn't on the invoice. Later in the day, they recommended a complete replacement of the motor mounts even though 2 of the 4 were replaced 4 years ago.

They quoted me double what my regular mechanic quoted me. Overpriced, slow to get to my car in spite of an appointment, and poor quality in estimating the repairs. They are so busy, they just gouge customers. STAY AWAY