Welcome to A+ Autocare,
your auto experts in Poway, CA!
If you’re looking for auto repair experts in Poway, CA, you’ve found us. Here at A+ Autocare we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find reliable car service in Poway, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at A+ Autocare we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Poway offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
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 Poway, we are totally confident that A+ Autocare is the best option in town!
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About A+ Autocare Poway, CA
We’re Poway’s top independent AAA Approved Auto Service Facility! Family owned and operated since 1987! We’re AAA award winners and A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau! We only employ expert ASE Certified Service Advisors and Technicians to ensure your complete satisfaction.
You can always count on us for service with a smile! Your complete satisfaction is our goal! A FREE hand car wash and complimentary shuttle service are available with any service to make things easier. We also have a clean and comfortable waiting area with refreshments, magazines, TV, and children’s toys.
We also offer a 24 Month/24,000 Mile Parts and Labor Warranty!
Are you ready to experience the best Poway car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Poway, CA
What sets A+ Autocare apart from all of the others in Poway, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Poway, 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 A+ Autocare, 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 Poway auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Poway, 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
2007 Dodge Charger
Mileage
147,152
Service Date
9/14/2021
Services Performed
- NOTE: WE DID NOT PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR THIS REPAIR.
- * NOTE: UPON REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, WE FOUND THAT THE NO START CONDITION IS STILL PRESENT. WE RECOMMEND TO DISASSEMBLE THE IGNITION LOCK HOUSING FOR FURTHER INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS.
- THE INSPECTION FOUND A BROKEN IGNITION ACTUATOR PIN. REPLACE THE ACTUATOR PIN, REASSEMBLE, TEST FOR PROPER OPERATION.
- FOUND:
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front __30___PSI Rear_30____PSI
MAURICE M. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/25/2021
2018 Toyota Camry
Mileage
22,680
Service Date
9/22/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- Quote is for 5 quarts of Multi-grade full-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- Replace the battery as required, reassemble with equipped hold-down hardware.
- CALIFORNIA LEAD ACID BATTERY FEE
- Rotate the tires front to rear to extend tire life.
- Inspect and make required adjustments to set "toe", "caster", and "camber" to factory specifications on the front and rear suspension (where applicable). Alignment warranty requires tire rotations and checking tire pressure in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- PERFORM A STEERING ANGLE SENSOR RELEARN CALIBRATION AND RECHECK THE SYSTEM OPERATION.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
SALLY S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/22/2021
2007 Dodge Pickup
Mileage
156,042
Service Date
9/21/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE.
KIMBERLY G. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/21/2021
2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
Mileage
154,048
Service Date
9/20/2021
Services Performed
- Quote is for 5 quarts of Multi-grade full-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- BRAKE INSPECTION: Road test vehicle, visually Inspect the front and rear brake linings, brake hoses, and hydraulic components and advise: RF 9 MM, LF 9 MM RR 5 MM LR 5 MM
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _32____PSI Rear_32___PSI
LOUIS S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/21/2021
2016 Ford Edge
Mileage
101,442
Service Date
9/17/2021
Services Performed
- PERFORM NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND ADVISE:
- FOUND: I inspected the vehicle and confirmed the client's concern that the cooling fan runs continuously. I performed the necessary diagnostic testing and found the cooling fan relay is shorted to power applying battery voltage to the fan circuit. Recommend replacing the high and low cooling fan relays.
- REPLACE THE KEYLESS REMOTE BATTERIES
- Replace the battery as required, reassemble with equipped hold-down hardware.
- CALIFORNIA LEAD ACID BATTERY FEE
- FOUND:
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front __35__PSI Rear__35__PSI
- Install premium grade brake pad set, clean and lubricate the caliper guides and hardware, inspect the hydraulic system reassemble and make adjustments as required. Remove brake rotors for resurfacing or replacement.
- PERFORM THE REQUIRED REAR BRAKE ACTUATOR CALIBRATION PROCEDURE.
- Extract the existing brake fluid, replenish the system with fresh fluid, bleed the system of any air or preexisting brake fluid.
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
- REPLACE THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE
BRENT C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/17/2021
2016 Mazda 3
Mileage
20,071
Service Date
9/16/2021
Services Performed
- Quote is for 5 quarts of Multi-grade full-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- California Recycling Fee
- WE FOUND THE BRAKE LININGS IN SPECIFICATIONS AT THIS TIME.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front ____36_PSI Rear____36_PSI
RYAN M. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/16/2021
2005 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
203,960
Service Date
9/15/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- FOUND: I inspected the vehicle and found code p0430 present for low catalyst efficiency on bank 2. I test drove the vehicle monitoring the downstream oxygen sensor switch rate which is responsible for monitoring catalyst efficiency and found the switch rate is well above the maximum limit. This indicates there is an internal failure with the catalytic converter assembly. Recommend replacing the catalytic converter assembly. This is located on the left side, radiator side, of the engine.
- P0430 BANK #2 CATALYTIC CONVERTER: REMOVE & REPLACE
THOMAS & JOSIE T. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/16/2021
2012 Nissan Murano
Mileage
91,079
Service Date
9/14/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- Quote is for 5 quarts of Multi-grade non-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades, or synthetic oils extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _33____PSI Rear____33_PSI
- BRAKE INSPECTION: Road test vehicle, visually Inspect the front and rear brake linings, brake hoses, and hydraulic components and advise: RF MM, LF MM RR MM LR MM
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE CABIN AIR FILTER, REASSEMBLE.
- This air duct cleaning service has been formulated to kill mold, mildew, fungi, and other mold producing organisms that grow in the air ducts. Induce the anti bacteria deodorizing cleaners on medium heat and allow it to circulate for 10-15 minutes.
CRAIG & SUSAN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/14/2021
2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Mileage
128,749
Service Date
9/10/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- PERFORM NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND ADVISE:
- FOUND: I inspected the vehicle and found the check engine light is illuminated with code P0455 present for a large evaporative emission system leak. I performed the necessary evaporative emission system leak inspections using electronic Leak Detection equipment and found the purge valve no longer properly seals.
- I replaced the purge valve and tested the system. There is no indication of additional leaks at this time.
- PERFORM "A.B.S." DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AS PREVIOUSLY RECOMMENDED.
- FOUND: I inspected the vehicle and found code iC0455 present for a steering wheel angle sensor performance fault. I performed the necessary diagnostic testing and found the steering angle sensor has failed.
- I replaced the steering angle sensor, cleared the codes and reset the system. The traction control and abs systems operate as designed.
- FOUND:
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front __33__PSI Rear__33__PSI
GERALD S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/14/2021
2009 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
33,041
Service Date
9/10/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- Quote is for 5 quarts of Multi-grade non-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades, or synthetic oils extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- California Recycling Fee
- THE BRAKE LININGS WERE FOUND IN SPECIFICATIONS AT THIS TIME.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front __30___PSI Rear__30___PSI
DAN & TINA H. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/10/2021
2014 Mercedes-Benz E550
Mileage
70,386
Service Date
9/10/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- Quote is for 7 quarts of Multi-grade non-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front __35__PSI Rear_35___PSI
- BRAKE INSPECTION: Road test vehicle, visually Inspect the front and rear brake linings, brake hoses, and hydraulic components and advise: RF 7 MM, LF 7 MM RR 7 MM LR 7 MM
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Front or Rear – [Includes: Test.]
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – Base
- Clean the throttle body and butterfly valve, clean the mass air flow sensor, induce a cleaner to service the intake valves, intake plenum, combustion chamber, piston tops, + add a concentrated cleaner to the fuel tank. Take advantage of these cleaning chemicals by filling your fuel tank right away!
- Remove the transmission pan, clean and inspect for excessive debris, replace the filter or clean the screen, reassemble the transmission pan with a new gasket or seal, refill with factory specified fluid.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, REASSEMBLE.
LIZ & SCOTT P. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/10/2021
2011 Toyota Highlander
Mileage
111,863
Service Date
9/9/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- Quote is for 5 quarts of Multi-grade full-synthetic motor oil per manufacturer specifications, additional quarts, grades extra — Drain and refill motor oil — Replace oil filter — Replace oil drain plug sealing washer if applicable — Quick visual inspect of belts and hoses — Check/Top off underhood fluids if serviceable
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
- BRAKE INSPECTION: Road test vehicle, visually Inspect the front and rear brake linings, brake hoses, and hydraulic components and advise: RF 7 MM, LF 7 MM RR 9 MM LR 9 MM
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _32____PSI Rear__32___PSI
- INSPECT AND ADVISE:
- FOUND: THE INSPECTION FOUND ENGINE OIL LEAKING FROM THE OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE ENGINE OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE, CLEAN AS BEST POSSIBLE.
JASON & KATHY T. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/9/2021