University City Service Center
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #144Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 348 auto repair shops · 4.8★ from 554 Google reviews
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Customers hired University City Service Center for 8 kinds of job.
University City Service Center for auto battery replacement
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These guys are awesome! I have been coming here for years and have had University City Service Center service all of my family’s vehicles. They are honest, professional, and the turnaround on their services is very quick.
Was given accurate estimat and car ready on thime!
Every time I come here I am impressed! All the staff are so friendly and helpful, and they do great work!
Scott and staff and wonderful every single time!!!
Consistently reliable, fast and friendly service!
We’ve been using this service station for over 25 years. They have maintained a high level of service and ethic for the entire time. We will continue to use them Bryan and his team are simply the best!!
We take our truck and cars there for oil and everything else. They do a good job in a reasonable amount of time. They have a good reputation and keep it. Friendly too. AAA approved. They are usually very quick with oil changes and smog certs.
The diagnosis, repair and service work turn around time was excellent. From the towing to having the truck back working within a few hours was great. Thank Brian, Scott, and the team!
Quick and courteous service as usual. I go to these guys for all my maintenance needs (I’ve got 5 cars) and I’m never disappointed.
Very Fast and efficient.. Thank you!
I absolutely all the Mechanics here at this Station. But Scott is my go to guy. He’s absolutely Fantastic. He always super Honest and Fair prices.
This was my fourth visit to University City Service Center. They have never disappointed me. The service there is excellent.
My family have been customers here for over 20 years now. I myself have been coming close to 10 years. Whether I drop in or make an appointment I always receive a call same day or the next outlining exactly what work needs to be done and exact cost before moving forward. On top of the clear communication, the…
All the employees here are so helpful and friendly. My parents have been coming to Brian and Scott since the 90s and now I take my cars here even though my family lives in Rancho Penasquitos. They are worth the drive. Always honest and let me know when larger expenses may be in the near future. When larger expenses…
University City Service is the best auto repair in San Diego. Their integrity and knowledge are AAA +++ all the way!!!
Came in for an oil change, it was reasonably priced and I didn’t wait too long. Great service overall.
Thank you Scott and Brian for a wonderful survice It great to find a car mechanic that I can trust
These are by far the best mechanics in San Diego. They are friendly, fast, and incredibly helpful. We’ve been bringing our cars to them for 13 years and I cannot imagine going anywhere else. They have always been completely honest, their rates are amazing, and they communicate clearly and thoughtfully!
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | 89 | — |
| General repairs & maintenance | 65 | — |
| Tires | 44 | — |
| Smog certification | 38 | — |
| Auto brake repair | 31 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 29 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 29 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 25 | — |
