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
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
2015 Nissan Rogue
Mileage
80,552
Service Date
9/7/2021
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
- 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 9 MM, LF 9 MM RR 9 MM LR 9 MM
- 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.
- 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!
LORI & GREG S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/7/2021
2016 Honda Odyssey
Mileage
64,153
Service Date
9/2/2021
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
- 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 9 MM, LF 9 MM RR 8 MM LR 8 MM
- Flush the entire power steering fluid system using a chemical solvent to suspend debris and dissolve varnish, refill and bleed the system using modern flushing equipment, add a system conditioner to extend the hydraulic components life and promote smooth operations.
- Pressure test the system, inspect the accessory drive belts and cooling system hoses, drain and refill the cooling system.
- USE THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE AND QUANTITY.
HARRY S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/4/2021
2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Mileage
74,365
Service Date
9/3/2021
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- THE CUSTOMER STATES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS ON WITH A LACK OF POWER GOING UP HILLS. THE LIGHT HAS GONE OFF AND ON A COUPLE TIMES AND THE LACK OF POWER HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT. INSPECT AND ADVISE.
- FOUND: I inspected the vehicle and confirmed the check engine light is illuminated and there is a drivability fault present. I retrieved diagnostic trouble code p0299 which indicates there is an underboost condition present. I performed necessary diagnostic testing and found the map pressure sensor which measures turbo boost has malfunctioned and no longer operates as designed. Recommend replacing the map sensor.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE M.A.P. SENSOR, REASSEMBLE, TEST FOR PROPER OPERATION.
- FOUND:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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!
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _34____PSI Rear_34___PSI
ROD K. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/3/2021
2011 Toyota Camry
Mileage
104,820
Service Date
9/1/2021
Services Performed
- THE CUSTOMER STATES A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE A PUDDLE OF FLUID WAS NOTICED. INSPECT AND ADVISE ON NEEDED REPAIR.
- FOUND: WE FOUND THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE AND VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AND IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT FOR REPAIR.
- VALVE COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – Base,Hybrid,LE,SE,XLE,In-Line4
- FOUND: WE FOUND THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AT THIS TIME.
- 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.
- Extract the existing brake fluid, replenish the system with fresh fluid, bleed the system of any air or preexisting brake fluid.
- Rotate the tires and re-balance them. Enjoy a smoother ride while extending tire life!
- POWER STEERING HOSE – Remove & Replace – Pump to Reservoir
- POWER STEERING HOSE – Remove & Replace – Reservoir to Rack
- Flush the entire power steering fluid system using a chemical solvent to suspend debris and dissolve varnish, refill and bleed the system using modern flushing equipment, add a system conditioner to extend the hydraulic components life and promote smooth operations.
- USE THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE AND QUANTITY.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front __33___PSI Rear_33____PSI
CHRISTINA N. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/3/2021
2007 Honda Civic
Mileage
204,650
Service Date
9/2/2021
Services Performed
- NOTE: THERE ARE NO OBVIOUS FAULTS WHILE DRIVING.
- FOUND : I found code p0848 present for a 3rd gear pressure switch circuit fault. I test drove the vehicle while monitoring the 3rd gear pressure switch voltage and found the voltage is erratic. Transmission operation seems to be nominal.
- THIRD GEAR PRESSURE SWITCH – Remove & Replace
- 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
- USE THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE AND QUANTITY.
- BRAKE INSPECTION: Road test vehicle, visually Inspect the front and rear brake linings, brake hoses, and hydraulic components and advise: RF 8 MM, LF 8 MM RR 5 MM LR 5 MM
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _30____PSI Rear_30____PSI
JAMI S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/2/2021
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Mileage
26,383
Service Date
9/1/2021
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 __32___PSI Rear__32___PSI
JOEL & MARYBETH D. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/2/2021
2013 Ford F-150
Mileage
65,818
Service Date
8/31/2021
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
- 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 4 MM LR 4 MM
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front ____32_PSI Rear___32__PSI
RICK W. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/31/2021