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Welcome to California Auto Centers

Most Trusted Automotive Service in Murrieta and Temecula, CA

If you’re looking for auto repair in Murrieta and Temecula, CA, you’ve found us. Here at California Auto Centers we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Murrieta and Temecula car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.

Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Murrieta and Temecula, we are totally confident that California Auto Centers is the best option in town!

41421 Date St. Ste. 104
Murrieta, CA 92562

41421 Date St. Ste. 104
Murrieta, CA 92562

California Auto Centers
41421 Date St. Ste. 104
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 698-4886
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sunday: Closed

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No Interest Financing with Synchrony

Finance your car or truck maintenance and repairs and easily manage your auto needs by consolidating your repair and maintenance expenses with the Synchrony Car Care™ credit card.

California Auto Centers
41421 Date St. Ste. 104
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 698-4886
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm
Sunday: Closed

Payment Types

VisaMasterCardDiscover

No Interest Financing with Synchrony

Finance your car or truck maintenance and repairs and easily manage your auto needs by consolidating your repair and maintenance expenses with the Synchrony Car Care™ credit card.

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Why Choose California Auto Centers

For years California Auto Centers has been there for the people of Murrieta and Temecula. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Murrieta and Temecula has to offer.

California Auto Centers was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes California Auto Centers the best car service in Murrieta and Temecula!

  • 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
  • AAA Approved Auto repair
  • ACE Certified Master Technicians
  • Serving Murrieta, CA

The Absolute Best Car Service in Murrieta and Temecula, CA

What sets California Auto Centers apart from all of the others in Murrieta and Temecula, CA?

Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Murrieta and Temecula, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.

Talent: At California Auto Centers, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Murrieta auto repair table.

Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Murrieta and Temecula, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.

Recently Serviced Vehicles

2015 Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra

Mileage
109,650
Service Date
5/8/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE : CONFIRMED CUSTOMERS CONCERN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PRESENT ON DASH. SCANNED VEHICLE FOR CODES AND FOUND, P0101, MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE. USED SCAN TOOL TO MONITOR LIVE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR DATA AND FOUND READING OUTSIDE OF SPECIFICATIONS. CHECKED FOR VACUUM LEAKS, DID NOT FIND ANY PRESENT. RECOMMEND REPLACING MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR AND RECHECK. REPLACED MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR, CLEARED CODES AND RECHECKED. VEHICLE RUNS SMOOTHLY, NO CODES RETURNED AT THIS TIME.
  • FRONT ___33___ REAR __33____
  • CHECK AND ADVISE : CONFIRMED CUSTOMERS, TPMS LIGHT PRESENT ON DASH. CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE AND FOUND, LF- 40 PSI, RF- 54 PSI, RR- 35 PSI, LR- 24 PSI. MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION IS 30 PSI FRONT AND REAR. SET TIRES TO PROPER PRESSURE, USED SCAN TOOL TO CONFIRM PROPER OPERATION OF TIRE PRESSURE SENSORS. ALL SENSOR WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE, NO TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH AT THIS TIME.
  • MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR – Remove & Replace
 
TOM F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2023

2014 Ford Focus

Ford Focus

Mileage
46,206
Service Date
5/4/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE : PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM AND INSPECTED. WATER PUMP NOT LEAKING, NO OTHER COOLANT LEAKS FOUND AT THIS TIME. CLIENT ADVISED
  • CHECK AND ADVISE PASSENGER SIDE CV AXLE LEAKING RECOMMEND REPLACING PASSENGER CV AXLE TIMING COVER STARTING TO SEEP RECOMMEND RESEALING TIMING COVER IN NEAR FUTURE CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT DECLINED RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME
  • FRONT __35____ REAR __35____
 
ALEJANDRO M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/4/2023

2013 Ford Edge

Ford Edge

Mileage
194,723
Service Date
5/2/2023
Services Performed
  • TIMING COVER &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace – In-Line4 – [Includes: Replace Front Crankshaft Oil Seal except on Timing Belt applications.]
  • ENGINE OIL PAN &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace – In-Line4
  • CHECK AND ADVISE CLIENT IS AWARE THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON CLIENT SUPPLIED PARTS DRILLED AND TAPPED NEW HOLES TO MOUNT COVER
  • FRONT _35_____ REAR _35_____
  • WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – In-Line4
  • CHECK AND ADVISE WATER PUMP SEEPING RECOMMEND REPLACING WATER PUMP FRONT STRUTS LEAKING RECOMMEND REPLACING FRONT STRUTS ALL 4 TIRES WORN RECOMMEND REPLACING ALL 4 TIRES CLIENT APPROVED WATER PUMP, CLIENT WILL GOT TO VA FOR TIRES, CLIENT DECLINED ALL OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME
 
TOM F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2023

2012 Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

Mileage
114,148
Service Date
4/28/2023
Services Performed
  • Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
  • FRONT ___33___ REAR ___33___
  • Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
  • PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
  • *** RESET MAINT LIGHT ***
  • CHECK AND ADVISE
  • CLIENT ADVISED TO COME IN FOR ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TO ENSURE PROPER OIL LEVELS
  • RIVETS AND CLIPS DRIED OUT, POPPED BACK INTO PLACE, THIS IS A TEMPORARY FIX
  • *** PROVIDED AS A COURTESY TO CLIENT AS PART OF OUR CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM ***
 
ROSIE F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/1/2023

2010 Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta

Mileage
178,240
Service Date
4/27/2023
Services Performed
  • A/C COMPRESSOR – Remove & Replace – In-Line5 – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
  • CONDENSER – Remove & Replace – [Includes: R&I Front Bumper Assembly. R&I Headlamp Assembly.] – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
  • RESTORES YOUR VEHICLES A/C TO IT'S MAXIMUM COOLING CAPACITY – INCLUDES – EVACUATE AND RECHARGE SYSTEM UP TO 2 LBS. OF R134A – VISUALLY INSPECT COMPRESSOR, CONDENSOR, EXPOSED HOSES, DRYER AND FILTER, EXPANSION DEVISE (IF POSSIBLE), FAN CLUTCH, COOLING FAN, CABIN FILTER (IF POSSIBLE), BELTS – INSPECT FOR LEAKS
  • FRONT _35_____ REAR ___35___
 
RYAN H. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/27/2023

2019 Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V

Mileage
36,332
Service Date
4/19/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE: TEST WAS FAILED DUE TO TIRES BEING TO THE WEAR BAR 2/32ND'S NOT ROAD WORTHY FOR WORK USE ALL OTHER INPSECTION POINTS PASSED
  • FRONT _33_____ REAR ___30___ SPARE ___60_____
 
TIMOTHY K. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/19/2023

2006 Toyota Tacoma

Toyota Tacoma

Mileage
206,832
Service Date
4/3/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE – CHECKED ALL TIRES. NO LEAKS/PUNCTURES ETC FOUND AT THIS TIME. SPARE TIRE WAS AT 25PSI. SET ALL TIRES TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIRE LIGHT TURNED OFF. – NO MAJOR DAMAGE FOUND TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ALIGNMENT CHECK RECOMMENDED AFTER HITTING CURB.
  • CHECK AND ADVISE – ON INSPECTION FOUND TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SEAL LEAKING. RECOMMEND REMOVE DRIVESHAFT AND REPLACE OUTPUT SEAL. – ALIGNMENT CHECK RECOMMENDED AS VEHICLE HAS HIT CURB.
  • FRONT __29____ REAR __32____
  • HEADLAMP BULB – Remove & Replace
  • CHECK AND ADVISE BUSHINGS CRACKED ON RIGHT SIDE. RECOMMEND REPLACE RIGHT FRONT END LINKS.
  • CHECK AND ADVISE – TIRE MAKING CONTACT WITH SPLASH SHIELD. BENT BACK OUT OF WAY.
  • Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
  • PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
  • *** RESET MAINT LIGHT
  • Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (CA)
  • CHECK AND ADVISE – REPLACE BOTH
  • CLIENT REQUESTS WE CHANGE WINDSHIELD WIPERS
  • 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
  • Remove & Replace – Two Piece Propeller Shaft
  • STABILIZER BAR CONTROL LINK – Remove & Replace – Both
 
CAROL F. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/4/2023

2014 Scion xB

Scion xB

Mileage
64,374
Service Date
3/17/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE – BATTERY TESTED WEAK. RATED AT 750 AND TESTED AT 452. RECOMMEND REPLACE. – WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORN. REPLACED AS A COURTESY TO CUSTOMER. NO OTHER CONCERNS AT THIS TIME CLIENT ADVISED. CLIENT DECLINED ALL RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME.
  • FRONT ___32___ REAR ___32___
 
ROBERT *** A. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/26/2023

2015 Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra

Mileage
108,779
Service Date
3/24/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE MASS AIR FLOW P0101 CODE PULLED, CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
  • CHECK AND ADVISE FRONT BRAKES GRINDING, BRAKE PADS LOW AT 1-2MM, CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT DECLINED RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME DURING INSPECTION NOTED THE OUTER DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT DECLINED REPAIRS AT THIS TIME
  • FRONT __33____ REAR _33_____
  • CHECK AND ADVISE TIRE PRESSURE LOW, TIRES SET TO SPEC PRESSURE, NO LIGHT ON DASH AT PRESENT
  • MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR – Remove & Replace
 
TOM F. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/24/2023

2005 Chrysler Town & Country

Chrysler Town & Country

Mileage
104,008
Service Date
3/22/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE NO CONCERNS AT THIS TIME
  • FRONT __36____ REAR __36____
  • CHECK AND ADVISE NO CONCERNS AT THIS TIME. COULD NOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMERS CONCERN AT THIS TIME, CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT WILL RETURN IF PROBLEM PERSISTS
  • ETCH CATALYTIC CONVERTER WITH LICENSE PLATE #
 
SUSAN H. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/23/2023

2009 Honda Accord

Honda Accord

Mileage
434,775
Service Date
3/20/2023
Services Performed
  • CHECK AND ADVISE : CONFIRMED CUSTOMERS CONCERN, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PRESENT ON DASH. SCANNED VEHICLE FOR CODES AND FOUND P0141, O2 SENSOR HEATER CURCUIT. USED SCAN TOOL TO MONITOR LIVE DATA AND FOUND B1 S2 O2 SENSOR VOLTAGE FIXED. HELD ENGINE RPM AT 3500, VOLTAGE DID NOT CHANGE. VISUALLY INSPECTED SENSOR AND WIRING, DID NOT FIND ANY OBVIOUS DAMAGE OR CONCERNS AT THIS TIME. RECOMMEND REPLACING BANK 1 SENSOR 2 OXYGEN SENSOR AND RECHECK. CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS. REPLACED OXYGEN SENSOR, CLEARED CODES AND ROAD TESTED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AND NO CODES RETURNED.
  • CHECK AND ADVISE WIPER BLADES TORN RECOMMEND REPLACING WIPER BLADES TIMING COVER LEAKING RECOMMEND RESEALING TIMING COVER OIL PAN LEAKING RECOMMEND RESEALING OIL PAN SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED RECOMMEND REPLACING SERPENTINE BELT REAR TIRES NEAR WEAR BARS RECOMMEND REPLACING TIRES IN NEAR FUTURE 225 50 17
  • FRONT ___32___ REAR __32____
  • OXYGEN SENSOR – Remove & Replace – Rear
 
MACK M. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/20/2023

2017 Buick Envision

Buick Envision

Mileage
24,504
Service Date
3/17/2023
Services Performed
  • Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
  • FRONT ___35___ REAR __35____
  • Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
  • PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
  • *** RESET MAINT LIGHT ***
  • CHECK AND ADVISE NO CONCERNS AT THIS TIME
 
MARCIA P. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/17/2023

Location:

California Auto Centers
41421 Date St. Ste. 104
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 698-4886