Expert auto repair service in Kearny Mesa, San Diego including car tune-up service, smog checks, wheel alignment, and certified brake and light inspections. California Motor Works & Tires located in Kearny Mesa, San Diego specializes in auto repair services including car inspections and tune-ups, smog checks, oil changes, wheel alignment, suspension, brakes, timing belt, and brake and lamp certifications for salvaged vehicles required by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
California Motor Works & Tires proudly serves the San Diego area including Kearny Mesa, Clairemont, Tierrasanta, Serra Mesa, Miramar, and more for most vehicles including SUVs, 4x4s, hybrids, and commercial trucks.From drastic brake failure to a loss of control that creeps up on you, routine brake repair service can prevent any of these scenarios.
California Motor Works & Tires proudly serves the San Diego area including Kearny Mesa, Clairemont, Tierrasanta, Serra Mesa, Miramar, and more for most vehicles including SUVs, 4x4s, hybrids, and commercial trucks.From drastic brake failure to a loss of control that creeps up on you, routine brake repair service can prevent any of these scenarios.
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We're certified technicians in Kearny Mesa, San Diego providing car maintenance and auto repair services on SUVs, 4x4s, hybrids, and commercial trucks. California Motor Works & Tires is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repair center proudly serving the San Diego area.
Our certified technicians have the knowledge and experience to tackle auto problems on most makes and models of domestic and import vehicles, including SUVs, 4x4s, hybrids, and commercial trucks.At California Motor Works & Tires, we provide every customer with the highest quality auto service experience.
Our certified technicians have the knowledge and experience to tackle auto problems on most makes and models of domestic and import vehicles, including SUVs, 4x4s, hybrids, and commercial trucks.At California Motor Works & Tires, we provide every customer with the highest quality auto service experience.
A Certified STAR smog check station in Kearny Mesa, San Diego that performs smog testing on all foreign and domestic vehicles and commercial trucks. In order to keep vehicle emissions from harming California's air quality, the State requires a smog check on most vehicles every two years as part of the registration renewal process.
We provide car wheel alignment service in Kearny Mesa, San Diego on all auto makes and models including commercial trucks. Vehicle wheels perform best when they're lined up according to manufacturer specifications, but potholes, sharp turns, and unexpected bumps can send wheels out of alignment. Unfortunately, it only takes a small shift in alignment to lead to poor vehicle handling and control, lower gas mileage, and uneven, premature tire wear.
We provide car brake repair service in Kearny Mesa, San Diego including new brake installation, inspection, and diagnostics. Properly working brakes are essential to keeping you and your passengers safe on the road. But brake system components wear out slowly, which means you may not notice repairs are needed until you find yourself in a dangerous situation on the road.
We're a DMV Certified Brake and Light Inspection Station in Kearny Mesa, San Diego required by the California DMV for a vehicle salvage title. The California DMV requires that any salvaged or junked vehicle is in safe, roadworthy condition before being retitled.
To ensure that critical components such as brakes and headlamps are not damaged or misaligned, a state-licensed Brake & Lamp Inspection Station must conduct a thorough examination and issue a certificate upon completion.Once the certificate is presented to the DMV, the vehicle can be legally registered.
To ensure that critical components such as brakes and headlamps are not damaged or misaligned, a state-licensed Brake & Lamp Inspection Station must conduct a thorough examination and issue a certificate upon completion.Once the certificate is presented to the DMV, the vehicle can be legally registered.
Reviews (23)
Corbin Laudenslager
Dec 31, 2021
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Lizbeth Delqadillo
Dec 04, 2021
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I was in need of a light and break inspection for my salvage car. I took it here and they charged me 150 for the inspection however, they said it failed due to having aftermarket LED lights. We proceeded to purchasing regular lights and took it back, they were gonna charge us an additional 300 for them changing the lights and also for them to print the certificate and also for them to inspect again. I would totally recommend going elsewhere, it was my mistake for not reading the reviews prior to taking my car. Disrespectful people not even polite.
Joe Bariz
Aug 26, 2021
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Jeff R.
Jun 15, 2021
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I went here on a recommendation for a DMV Light and Break. First of all $150 for guys to look at parts is a scam. You need these certs to get car registered and this guy knows that. I had a Master mechanic help me get lights in and adjusted with all bran new lights and parts, grill and up. So I then took it to these guys to get Ca Certs. They told me my lights were to high even after having measured them myself with a MASTER mechanic. He said it will cost $75 to adjust them if I wanted the certs. He told me I can go fix them myself and bring the car back and they will charge me $75 for reinspect
Kimberly N.
Feb 21, 2021
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I don't know why I didn't check Yelp, His fake charge up on Brake and lamp inspection quote was ridiculous the owner wrote down repairs my car did not need! He denied my certificate and charged $100 for his fake inspection! He didn't even have a master key to remove the bolts on my tires; shady business he's quick to charge up cost. Went else where and was quickly approved with very minimum repair not even close to what this place said I needed for certificate. unfortunately lost $100 to this shady business
Justin Rahn
Feb 03, 2021
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I took my 2014 Acura to the dealership when some of the alerts were popping up. They said that the alerts were caused by a tire monitor that needed to be replaced, and that it would cost over $400. When inspecting, they also said I needed new front brakes which they quoted close to $600. I couldn't help but feel like I was getting ripped off, so I decided to get a 2nd quote. That's when I talked with Allen at California Motor Works, and I am so lucky I did. In addition to saving me money, he also was a pleasure to work with & had the work done quicker than expected. I highly recommend California
Darrell West
Sep 11, 2020
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S. & C. Newtimes
Jun 09, 2020
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Gus S.
Feb 04, 2020
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Vladi Y.
Feb 03, 2020
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Avoid these guy's at all cost read through all reviews they will scam, they use bate and switch tack tics . They quoted me $75 over the phone for the brake and light inspection when I got there the price went up to $225.00
They failed my light inspection for aftermarket fog lights on my Jeeps bumper.
They failed my light inspection for aftermarket fog lights on my Jeeps bumper.
Mike R.
Jan 18, 2020
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If you want a brake and light inspection, avoid these guys like the plague. They are money grubbers. They will spend their time nit picking your car so they can rack up as much cash as they can. They will tell you they are doing what they are required by law. The car is old and safe. This inspection is to ensure you have a safe car. This car had the hood replaced and every light was working as you would expect and every other car on the road had. No body damage to the vehicle. It was ready to pass. But they claim they will not pass until all the nit picky irrelevant items are done to their
Colin R.
Jan 18, 2020
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THESE GUYS ARE LOSERS! I went in to get my brake and light inspection ($150) and they failed it the first time for brakes that needed to be replaced as well the most bizarre things you could think of like my headlight being a bit to high (oh yeah with no evidence other than their "technician" pointing at the wall and saying "see"! I then proceed to drop $400 to fix the issues they said were wrong and went back for a re-inspection. This reinspection cost​ me another $75 and they failed it due to a missed spring and my headlight being pointed too far to the left... WOW, IT&apos
Joel B.
Jan 17, 2020
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My daughter took the car in for a brake and light inspection. Cost was $99.00. She was told that there were 4 things that needed to be addressed. They said they could do it for about $600.00 and if it needed extra parts it would be more. Also when the re inspection was done it was going to be $75.00. She brought the car home we ordered parts, light bulbs and installed them. Also installed a new fog light. Went back for them to give certificate and they would not as the fog light was no Original Equipment. They still charged $75.00 for the incomplete re inspection.
They are total rip offs. Please
They are total rip offs. Please
Simon F.
Dec 24, 2019
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Rachel Shyloski
Jan 03, 2019
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Alan and his crew are honest, hardworking, and reliable people. They have been my go-to car place since moving to San Diego four years ago. I have had several issues with my 2003 Toyota Camry, and not only have they helped me with those repairs, they have helped me decide when something can be fixed on my own (such as replacing a light bulb and getting the part from Auto Zone), or if something can wait, etc. Alan has also been beyond gracious in allowing me to pay the bill in a couple separate payments when I needed to pay some upon pick-up, and the rest once I got paid, after we had developed
Lindsay B.
Nov 10, 2018
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Angel A.
Sep 10, 2018
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I've been relying on this business for car repairs, smog and overall maintenance since 2005. They have been consistently honest, fast and competitively priced. My car recently did not pass the smog check. Instead of charging an arm and a leg to fix the problem, they reconnected the repairs which I did myself. Brought the car back for testing and it passed. These mechanics will continue to get my business years to come.
Shane C.
Mar 06, 2018
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I love this shop. I'll be taking it in for a third time this coming friday, and each time I've left really happy with my service AND price. Cars these days are expensive and even more complicated, so bravo to the techs and service adviser. I really love Allen and Kent that work their too.
I'm in a service advisory class and am getting to know the programs for garages and what gets done behind the desk and how to tell what places are playing you and which have integrity. I can tell you that at least in my experience, this shop has integrity and has done everything to the point that
I'm in a service advisory class and am getting to know the programs for garages and what gets done behind the desk and how to tell what places are playing you and which have integrity. I can tell you that at least in my experience, this shop has integrity and has done everything to the point that
Peter C.
Feb 16, 2018
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I have never left an auto garage more happy.
I took my vehicle to another auto shop because my brakes weren't working properly. The shop diagnosed the issue and wanted to charge me almost $500 for the repair.
So i decided to take my car to here for a second opinion. I brought my car in and was taken care of right away. They showed me exactly where the problem was and guess what?? It wasn't the initial diagnosis. They took care of my repairs in less than an hour and the cost was less than $150.
It's not often you find a garage that is good and quality work and looks out for
I took my vehicle to another auto shop because my brakes weren't working properly. The shop diagnosed the issue and wanted to charge me almost $500 for the repair.
So i decided to take my car to here for a second opinion. I brought my car in and was taken care of right away. They showed me exactly where the problem was and guess what?? It wasn't the initial diagnosis. They took care of my repairs in less than an hour and the cost was less than $150.
It's not often you find a garage that is good and quality work and looks out for
Sandra E.
May 02, 2017
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Money hungry unprofessional A-holes. Even if you get work done there for years and you bring in your car for a diagnostic and decide to get work done there, they give you a BS story as to why they can't take off the cost of the diagnostic charge. I think they are going under and bending people over to try and stand afloat! Save yourself the anger and money, try a better place. Shame on you California Motor Works!
Glennis Muldoon
Dec 14, 2016
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Thuong T.
Oct 09, 2015
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Not the best service, but convenient location.
Came in for a smog after I fixed a bunch of things on a car I just bought.
First let me just tell you, that this business is VERY SMALL.
Their parking lot is on a giant hill and is SUPER TINY.
There's cars parked everywhere so you just have to squeeze in through.
They also share the plaza with two other businesses.
If there's no parking, then park on the street.
There seems like there is no wait times for smog here which is good.
But always call in to double check.
Expect about 30mins-1 hour wait for your car to be smogged.
It's
Came in for a smog after I fixed a bunch of things on a car I just bought.
First let me just tell you, that this business is VERY SMALL.
Their parking lot is on a giant hill and is SUPER TINY.
There's cars parked everywhere so you just have to squeeze in through.
They also share the plaza with two other businesses.
If there's no parking, then park on the street.
There seems like there is no wait times for smog here which is good.
But always call in to double check.
Expect about 30mins-1 hour wait for your car to be smogged.
It's
Calvin H.
Mar 28, 2013
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I brought my car here for a mandatory smog check. There's a coupon on the website but they told me it didn't apply since my DMV registration listed STAR certified station required. The guy tried to justify it by saying they have to run more tests (they don't) and when I asked him which tests, he didn't know. In the end I just paid the difference because I had already driven out there and it wasn't really enough of a difference to debate over.
The actual smog check was fairly quick and I was out of there in 25 minutes.
A couple things I discovered after I left:
1) Even
The actual smog check was fairly quick and I was out of there in 25 minutes.
A couple things I discovered after I left:
1) Even
