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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!
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Saturday : 9am-1pm
Sunday : Closed
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Saturday : 9am-1pm
Sunday : Closed
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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 who walks 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
- ASE 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
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2019 Lincoln Nautilus
Mileage101,566Service Date7/14/2026Services Performed- CHECK AND ADVISE: COILS HAVE BEEN NUMBERED BACKWARDS… SCANNED FOR CODES. P0303 CYL 3 MISFIRE & P0316 MISFIRE ON COLD START. REMOVED COILS, FOUND VEHICLE HAS DURALAST COILS. REMOVED #3 PLUG, PLUG LOOSE IN CYLINDER HEAD. GAP WAS .9MM (SPEC .75MM). SWAPPED WITH #4, CLEARED CODES & ROAD TESTED. DUE TO COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS FORD PLATFORM ENGINE, PERFORM COMPRESSION TEST. #1 160 PSI, #2 160 PSI, #3 80 PSI, #4 165. ADDED OIL TO CYL #3, COMPRESSION INCREASED ONLY TO 85PSI. ***ENGINE HAS MECHANICAL FAILURE, LOSS OF COMPRESSION IN #3 CYLINDER. RECOMMEND REPLACE ENGINE & MAINTENANCE ITEMS REMOVED DURING REPLACEMENT. CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT DECLINED RECOMMENDATIONS AT THIS TIME
ANDREW C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/14/2026 -
2025 Lexus NX 350h
Mileage34,459Service Date7/13/2026Services Performed- Drain and Fill Engine Oil, Replace Engine Oil Filter, Inspect Brakes (thru the wheels, if possible), Check and Top Off All Fluids Except Fuel.
- FRONT ______ REAR ______
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- *** RESET MAINT LIGHT ***
CARROLL C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/14/2026 -
2004 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage190,524Service Date7/8/2026Services Performed- AXLE FLANGE BUSTED OUT, FLANGE BOLT BROKEN – REPAIRED PART AND FIXED CONCERN. NO WARRANTY ON REPAIR, CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT APPROVED RECOMMENDATION *** NO CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSIS AS A COURTESY GESTURE TO CLIENT ***
- NO WARRANTY, CLIENT ADVISED, CLIENT APPROVED RECOMMENDATION
AUSTIN G. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/9/2026 -
2009 Ford Escape
Mileage213,466Service Date5/30/2020Services Performed- BATTERY FAILED – RECOMMEND REPLACING THE BATTERY TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON – FAULTY TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR – RECOMMEND REPLACE DAMAGE ON PASSENGER SIDE AND REAR OF VEHICLE ON ARRIVAL VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING – RECOMMEND REPLACE FRONT BRAKES HAVE 3.5MM LIFE REMAINING – REPLACE FRONT BRAKES SOON CLIENT ADVISED – APPROVED BATTERY, VALVE COVER GASKET, ENGINE CLEAN, A/C SERVICE
- CHECK AND ADVISE : tire pressure is not low, front faulty sensors not communicating with computer RECOMMEND REPLACING TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR
- CHECK AND ADVISE : INITIAL INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE FOUND NO CRANK CONDITION – BATTERY NOT HAVING ENOUGH VOLTAGE – TESTED THE BATTERY AND FOUND IT TO HAVE FAILED 193CCA OF 475 CCA READING. RECOMMEND REPLACING THE BATTERY. BATTERY REPLACED – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NOW WORKING AS DESIGNED
- CLEAN ENGINE AREA & ADD DYE TO SYSTEM – ADVISED CLIENT TO RETURN AFTER 100 – 200 MILES TO HAVE INSPECTED FOR LEAKS
- FRONT ______ REAR ______
- FRONT 35______ REAR 35______ SPARE ________
- REMOVE AND REPLACE BATTERY – CLEAN TERMINALS AND SECURE BATTERY IN VEHICLE
- Remove surface charge. Test battery cranking capacity, starter cranking amperage, and alternator output at idle and 2000 RPM. Check battery terminals. Inspect belt for wear and proper adjustment. This tests for current condition of the electrical system, intermittent problems may appear. Print out test. *CLIENT IS ADVISED THAT A BATTERY THAT IS FAILING A TEST AND HAS WARRANTY COVERAGE, MUST BE CHARGED FOR A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS AND THEN RE – TESTED BEFORE ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE CAN BE APPLIED*
- 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 REPLACE 2 SCHRADER VALVES THAT WE FOUND LEAKING – RECHARGED THE A/C SYSTEM AND IS NOW BLOWING AT 30 DEGREES. CLIENT IS ADVISED THAT NO FURTHER LEAKS ARE CURRENTLY BEING SEEN. IF THE SYSTEM STARTS TO BLOW WARM AGAIN IT IS RECOMMENDED TO BRING THE VEHICLE BACK IN FOR LEAK CHECK INSPECTION.
- VALVE COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – Hybrid
SHERYL M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/30/2020 -
2005 Ford Escape
Mileage204,596Service Date5/29/2020Services Performed- ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – Base,V6 – [Includes: Serpentine and V-Belt type Belt(s).]
- CHECK AND ADVISE : FOUND VEHICLE TO CRANK NO START. TESTED FUEL PRESSURE AND SPARK, FOUND NO FUEL PRESSURE AT RAIL. TESTED FOR POWER TO FUEL PUMP AND FOUND GOOD BATTERY VOLTAGE AND SIGNAL FROM FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE NOT SUPPLYING ENOUGH AMPS TO DRIVE FUEL PUMP MOTOR. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND MULTIPLE CIRCUITS WITH FALSE READING AND ERRATIC VOLTAGE READINGS. TESTED FOR CORRECT POWER AND GROUND TO ECM AND FOUND TO BE GOOD. REMOVED ECM CONNECTORS TO INSPECT AND FOUND ECM TO HAVE BURNED ELECTRICAL SMELL. OPENED ECM AND FOUND CIRCUIT BOARD BURNED AND MELTED. REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED ECM. ALL OKAY AT THIS TIME
- FRONT __35____ REAR __35____
- FUEL FILTER – Remove & Replace – In Line – CLIENT SUPPLIED FUEL FILTER IN VEHICLE – NO WARRANTY ON CLIENT SUPPLIED PARTS
- FUEL PUMP INOP OUTER TIE RODS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS TORN FRONT STRUTS AND REAR SHOCK RECOMMENDED (WITH MOUNTS) TIRES CRACKING AND AT WEAR BARS FRONT BRAKES AT 3MM, DUE SOON REAR DRUMS NOT PULLED AIR FILTER DIRTY WIPERS WORN OIL LEAKS, NEED TO CLEAN TO DIAGNOSE HOSES LOOK ORIGINAL SERPENTINE BELT STARTING TO CRACK RECOMMEND TENSIONER WITH BELT ***UNABLE TO ROAD TEST*** CLIENT ADVISED – APPROVED FUEL PUMP, SERPENTINE BELT, RADIATOR, HOSES, FRONT PADS / ROTORS, WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT ONLY AT THIS TIME.
- IGNITION COIL – Remove & Replace – Base,V6 All – [Includes: R&I Upper Intake Manifold Gasket.] – [Includes: Test.]
- POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE – Remove & Replace – Power Control Module (PCM) – [NOTE: Labor estimates listed are for R&R only and DOES NOT include diagnosis time.]
- RADIATOR – Remove & Replace – Base
- REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS
- WATER PUMP DRIVE BELT – Remove & Replace – Base,V6 – [Includes: Serpentine type Belt(s).]
- PROGRAM ECU
MARTIN K. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/30/2020 -
2014 Toyota RAV4
Mileage58,676Service Date5/26/2020Services Performed- CHECK AND ADVISE : hood rubber stoppers were out of adjustment. Hood now pops when latch is pulled
- CHECK AND ADVISE : wiper spray hoses torn at nozzle tips and clogged t-connector. Hoses replaced and clog removed and sprayer are working as intended.
- COMPLEMENTARY COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CLIENT / TOP OFF FLUIDS AS NEEDED
- FRONT 32______ REAR 32______ SPARE ________
MARTIN K. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/27/2020 -
2019 Hyundai Sonata
Mileage6,421Service Date5/14/2020Services Performed- COMPLEMENTARY COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CLIENT / TOP OFF FLUIDS AS NEEDED
- FRONT 34______ REAR 34______ SPARE ________
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
CHARLES H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/15/2020 -
2014 Scion xD
Mileage45,095Service Date5/12/2020Services Performed- FRONT 33______ REAR 33______
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- REAR SHOCKS LEAKING – RECOMMEND REPLACE FRONT TIRES WORN PAST THE WEAR BARS – RECOMMEND REPLACE RECOMMEND ALIGNMENT WITH REPAIRS. CLIENT ADVISED – DECLINED REPAIRS AT THIS TIME.
- Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
MARIANNE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2020 -
2017 Subaru Outback
Mileage39,731Service Date5/12/2020Services Performed- 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- COMPLEMENTARY COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION PERFORMED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CLIENT / TOP OFF FLUIDS AS NEEDED
- FRONT 35______ REAR 33______
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
MICHAEL G. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/12/2020 -
2010 Mazda 6
Mileage67,066Service Date5/11/2020Services Performed- FRONT ___32___ REAR ___32___ SPARE ____60____
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
- VEHICLE HAS DENTS / SCRATCHES ON DRIVER SIDE
GARY G. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/11/2020 -
2017 Nissan Juke
Mileage48,776Service Date5/8/2020Services Performed- FRONT ___36___ REAR __36____
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
- Includes oil and filter change, battery test, visual brake inspection, tire rotation and 38 point Vehicle Maintenance Inspection.
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- Remove and reinstall four wheels and rear brake drums to inspect brake condition. Inspect entire system for leaks.
- Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
- ROTATE 4 TIRES
- Test battery cranking capacity, starter cranking amperage, and alternator output at idle and 2000 RPM. Check battery terminals. Inspect belt for wear and proper adjsutment. Test for current draw on electrical system and record findings. Print out test. Battery and charging system tested okay.
PENNY F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2020 -
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
Mileage183,241Service Date5/4/2020Services Performed- FRONT ____30__ REAR _30_____
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Fee (Cal)
- PUT LUBE STICKER IN DOOR / RESET MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
- Remove and Replace Motor Oil and Oil Filter, Lube Chassis where applicable, Check tire pressure and all Fluid Levels
- Road test and verify engine performance, transmission operation, and shift patterns. Flush transmission which includes: flushing of transmission cooler, cooler lines, valve body, and torque converter. Flush all contaminated fluid out and replace with new transmission fluid. (TRANSMISSION SERVICE KIT 106,310)
LEROY T. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/4/2020
