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. · #53Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 148 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 smog certification
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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.
My family and I are long-time customers of UC Service Center and the gas station … for decades. Three generations as customers. Brian, Scott, Logan and the whole team are excellent. I can’t remember her name (so very sorry!) but the woman who works with them is excellent. Service, break/fix, smog test, you name it…
Efficient and effective service. I feel our car is well taken care of by top service person. So glad he is available to take care of our car.
I was very happy with the service I received and I was lucky to have met and worked with the owner Scott Atkins who walked me through the entire process for the Smog Repair! I had the DMV “CAP” (Consumer Assistance Program) which pays up to $1,420.oo and my cost would be 20% of the bill. Luckily my smog repair only…
Prompt service
Fast, polite and efficient. I have been a customer for the past 30 yrs.
I am so grateful to have such a great auto repair shop right in my neighborhood. I recently took my car in for a smog test, and everything was handled quickly and without any fuss. I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. They are honest, competent, and fast. And Scott is wonderful! What more could you ask for? Highly recommended!
This shop services our entire family of vehicles from 2007 Tahoe to the 2025 wrangler. Recently had my entire suspension redone and a smog and the Tahoe rides like a dream. Thanks guys for being so reliable!
Thank you for the reliable and honest service!
Consistently reliable, fast and friendly service!
Always excellent service at reasonable fees!
Good service !
Quick turnaround on a smog check, at a good price.
I have been bringing in various cars in our family to this place for years. I have appreciated Brian's assessment of our car's mechanical needs. He has been honest, fast and thorough. He alerted me to issues that might require service in the upcoming future which I have really appreciated. I love that they are in…
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.
Our long time friend Pat helped us again. Always great to work with.
Always honest and timely.
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.
Had a lot done to my 2016 Kia Rio. In addition to everything checked below, they replaced the brake and transmission fluids and replaced a bad tire pressure sensor. I was able to drop my car off before they officially opened and picked it up that evening.
Awesome as always - Chad is fantastic!!
These guys work hard and always work to fit you in the schedule.
I’ve been bringing multiple vehicles here to Brian and Scott at University City Service Center for over 20 years because they always do good work and I feel that they’re honest in their assessments of my car and never try to upsell me on unnecessary parts or service. My most recent services here were last week for…
UC Service center has ALWAYS been the best auto service to me. They are honest and my car is always happier after it leaves the shop!
Prompt attention to customer. Great upfront detail, concise recommendations, estimated completion timelines are met, promises, and honesty.
Service was excellent as always.
smog check was done quickly and efficiently.
I've been bringing our two cars to University City Service Center for 5 years or so. They are great: the price is fair, the work is always excellent, and they are always totally honest and reliable. I've taken cars to dozens of garages over the years, and this is probably the best garage I've ever been to. They have…
Always so professional and accommodating!
We come here for all our car needs and Brian is always very helpful and clear.
Great service and very convenient ! Been coming here since I moved here 6 years ago. Scott and Brian are very helpful.
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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 | — |
