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University City Service Center in San Diego (3901 Governor Dr, CA 92122)
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University City Service Center Inc. has been providing quality car care in San Diego, CA since 1982. We are a family owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and auto maintenance services to the people of San Diego and surrounding areas. The quality ASE (automotive service excellence) certified technicians at University City Service Center Inc. employ today’s latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.
University City Service Center is located in San Diego (California state) on the street of 3901 Governor Dr. If you want to ask about something we recommend contacting this place by phone. The Phone number is +1858-453-0676. You can get more information from their website: http://ucservicecenter.net/. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find University City Service Center quickly are 32.854241, -117.203991. Scroll down to find out opening hours, reviews and other important information about University City Service Center.
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- Oil change
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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David
Pat is my go-to guy here for anything mechanical or smog related. Recommended...
10.2022anthony
Brandon was very helpful had excellent customer service definitely appreciate the help. Thanks
09.2022Coyote858
I was hesitant at first, I thought it might be too pricey, but this station would be most convenient for me to get the work done at. I talked with Scott and he quoted me a price on a new starter motor. I called around to four other shops. All gave roughly the same price. Had my car towed in here late on Thursday afternoon. The tow driver said he has towed to this shop before and that they do good work. I was a bit worried it wouldn't even get seen before late Friday as I saw they were very busy, but they also had a lot of techs working. I dropped off the keys and went home. They called me before 10 am the next morning to inform me my car was finished and ready. It blew my mind with how fast the turn around was. Car is running great and I haven't had an issue with it since. I am very happy with my experience and I will be going back for any future needs. I recommend this shop.
08.2022gingerdog2
Amazing service! Flew in to San Diego on Friday afternoon to help my daughter drive from college back to San Jose. Found out that she'd been driving her Honda with a weird scraping/squealing noise and the battery that needed to be jumped twice. It was about 5:30PM and it looked like Pep Boys was still open, but as we were driving there, I saw that the service area at University was open. Turns out they were closed, but the tech (Brandon) tested my daughter's battery and listened to her car. Told us that her battery was dying and couldn't hold a charge (battery was over 5 years old) and the noise was caused by worn brake pads. The tech installed a new battery (only charged us $139 for a Delco battery, including installation) and said he'd leave a note for the Saturday morning crew about the brake pads. Was a little anxious because we needed to be back in San Jose on Monday, but it was getting late and we already made this guy stay overtime on a Friday night. At 7:30 the next morning, they called us! They had to get the brake pads ($109), but that would only take an hour, then 1 1/2 hours for the installation ($120). So everything was done before noon and we got to SJ in time. Was so relieved that we had new brake pads as we drove down over the Grapevine. What great service! Services: Brakes, Battery
08.2022rocky
my car broke down on the freeway. AAA suggested this place to tow it. I was very wary after reading some of the other reviews. But, my experience turned out to be fantastic. They took my car right from the tow truck directly into the bay. within minutes they had diagnosed the problem. 15 minutes later they had an estimate for me. 6 hours later my car was fixed. 2 weeks and 2,000 miles later the car is driving better than it has in years.
01.2022Kris
I normally don't write reviews but I would like to shed light on my personal experience to help others make the right decision for their vehicles. I had my car serviced here for over two years as I moved to San Diego from Hawaii. (I was actually recommended by a friend to have my car serviced here.) In the beginning, things were great. They were honest and very responsive upon my concerns and questions about my automobile. I even went to the dealership to have my car routinely inspected and had this auto center confirm any extra labor/repair issues that the dealership had recommended. Fast forward to today: I don't know if management has changed or if they are just more busy, but now it just doesn't feel like your local family service center anymore. Roughly three weeks ago I had my car serviced for new struts, brake inspection, and engine clean for about $1600.00. They told me to come back one week later as they stated verbally in person that there was an engine oil leak that they fixed and wanted to reinspect. During that week I noticed my car was making a loud "creaking" noise whenever I would accelerate or turn the steering wheel. Never had this issue before this appointment, but I figured it could be due to the installation of the new parts. I thought no problem, I'll just let them know about the issue upon my one week inspection. One week comes by and I drop my vehicle off at 7am. I come to find out now the engine gasket has to be replaced and they want to charge me an additional $625. Look, I know I'm not professionally trained in automobiles or the service of them, but the lack of communication and surprise on additional costs/fees just made me feel really disappointed today. They didn't even address the creaking noise that I mentioned as my top concern. I hope this auto service center can use my review in a positive way and make changes to help improve their customer service like I remembered two years ago. Like in any successful business, the chief complaint needs to be addressed in order for quality work to be achieved. 🤙
11.2021Eddie
DO NOT BRING YOUR BUSINESS HERE!!! Would give ZERO stars...First and last time here! Came in for a simple oil change and tire rotation. Not only did they NOT call me when my car was done. The main guy was horribly rude when I questioned the work and disagreed with him. I did not agree with his "reccomendations". I clearly stated what I wanted them to do. As a Mechanical Engineer, I understand the risks when declining service and advice. Terrible customer service, and trashy attitude from the guy in charge. If that's how you want to run your business go ahead, but you won't get any of my money. Was really hoping to find something close to work...🙃
11.2021Stanislas
I left my truck to have threaded holes re-tapped and a skid plate installed. I did them a favour my removing the original skid plate so it would be faster for them. An employee checked to see that it could be done and confirmed, they would be able to re-tap and install. I was told it would cost about 1 hour labour. I was called later in the day and told that they couldn't re-tap the holes so they installed the skid plate but I would still be charged one hour labour. It actually only takes 15 minutes to change a skid plate. I was from out of town so they took advantage of me. Anyway, I made it back home and my usual mechanic. My mechanic removed the skid plate, re-tapped the holes, and re installed the skid plate. That only took my usual mechanic 45 minutes. From my experience, do yourself a favour and stay away from University City Service. You'll be overcharged and the work won't be done.
11.2021Larry
Update: Owner reached out to help me return the coolant and was very professional. Solid costumer service, can’t complain. Beware, bought coolant and tried to return it unopened with the receipt on the same day, and they would not accept it and was rude about it. Otherwise, had my car's alternator replaced some time ago and that was fine and reasonable. Service: Electrical
11.2021Dejan
These days it is really difficult to find a service, ANY, service, that you can trust. This shop is one such place and I could not recommend it enough. Scott took my car in and told me that they would check the intermittent “check engine light”. Two hours later they told me that they ran the diagnostics and could not find anything wrong, neither at the time nor historically. Relieved, I asked for the charge and was told that there isn’t any. All I can say that our car is due for a service soon. I know where to take it. Thank you! Service: Auto engine diagnostic
11.2021