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
2019 Mazda CX-5
Mileage
14,507
Service Date
11/19/2020
Services Performed
- FOUND:
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
- Quote is for 5 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
- Rotate the tires front to rear to extend tire life.
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
HEATHER H. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/25/2020
2010 Lexus GS 350
Mileage
49,625
Service Date
11/19/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____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.
- Machine brake rotor as required. Clean the braking surfaces, remeasure the minimum thickness, compare to legal specifications.
- 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
ROB S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/21/2020
2017 Ford Escape
Mileage
68,821
Service Date
11/18/2020
Services Performed
- FOUND: Stored DTC's Engine P0773-00 Ambient Air Temp sensor circuit `A` high Further inspections found rodent damaged wiring to Ambient Air Temp sensor Rec repair/restore wiring and re-check operation Due to accessibility, additional labor charges may be incurred Upon completion of wiring repairs we found the Ambient Air Temp to be reading correctly.
- THE CUSTOMER STATES HE REPLACED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMP SENSOR TO REPAIR THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. THE DASH TEMP READ 70 ALL THE TIME. THE DASH SHOWS NO TEMP AT ALL.THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. INSPECT AND ADVISE ON NEEDED REPAIR.
- USE THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE AND QUANTITY.
- WE REMOVED THE FRONT BUMPER FOR ACCESS, WE FOUND THE SENSOR WIRE HAD BEEN CHEWED THROUGH BY A RODENT. AT THIS TIME WE REPAIRED THE WIRING AND FOUND THE SYSTEM IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION.
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
DYLAN R. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/18/2020
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage
162,365
Service Date
11/17/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- DISASSEMBLE, REMOVE THE CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY FOR SUBLET INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS, REINSTALL THE CYLINDER HEAD, REASSEMBLE, MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS, TEST FOR PROPER OPERATION.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE TIMING BELT, SUPPORT COMPONENTS, WATER PUMP AND OIL SEALS, REASSEMBLE, REPLENISH COOLANT, BLEED THE SYSTEM.
- FOUND:
- FOUND: THE TESTING FOUND THAT THE TIMING BELT IS BROKEN. REPLACEMENT OF THE TIMING BELT, SUPPORT COMPONENTS, SEALS AND WATER PUMP ARE RECOMMENDED.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
- PERFORM NECESSARY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND ADVISE:
- Quote is for 5 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
- (AUTOFIX INV#5763)
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
VIOLET R. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/17/2020
2013 Kia Soul
Mileage
145,134
Service Date
11/16/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- FOUND: WE FOUND THE FOLLOWING "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CODES FROM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. #P0130 (OXYGEN SENSOR BANK #1 SENSOR #1 FAULT) #P0300 (RAMDOM MIS-FIRE) #P0301 (CYLINDER #1 MIS-FIRE) #P0302 (CYLINDER #2 MIS-FIRE) #P0420 (CATALYST EFFICIENCY) AT THIS TIME WE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND FOUND THE ENGINE IN GOOD RUNNING CONDITION. NOTE: THE ENGINE HAS A LOUD INTERNAL NOISE. THE SPARK PLUGS LOOKED TO BE FOULED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE REPLACED.
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – All
- THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH.
IRENE B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/17/2020
2017 Lexus RX 350
Mileage
306,660
Service Date
11/13/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- FOUND:
- 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.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
- Quote is for 5 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
- Rotate the tires front to rear to extend tire life.
- Wash and wax the exterior, clean the wheels and wheel wells, vacuum and clean the carpets, seats, trunk and door panels, clean windows, and apply dressing to the tires, vinyl, and plastic.
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
ROB & FAYE M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/16/2020
2013 Honda Pilot
Mileage
76,915
Service Date
11/13/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- FOUND:
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
- Quote is for 5 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
ROSE & ROBERT F. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/15/2020
2016 Ford Explorer
Mileage
40,980
Service Date
11/13/2020
Services Performed
- AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – Right – [DOES NOT include alignment. NOTE: For Independent Suspension Type Axles, Axle Shaft Assembly consists of Axle Shaft, Boots and Joints.]
- CLAIM NUMBER #C000480984
- FOUND: WE FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE SHAFT HAD COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO A FAULTY AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET. AT THIS TIME WE RECOMMEND TO REPLACE THE BRACKET WITH A NEW AXLE AND HARDWARE AND RECHECK THE SYSTEM OPERATION.
DIANNE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/13/2020
2005 Honda Civic
Mileage
161,933
Service Date
11/11/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- CLEAN AND ADJUST THE DRUM BRAKES AS REQUIRED
- DISASSEMBLE, REMOVE THE VALVE COVER, INSPECT AND ADJUST THE VALVE CLEARANCE, REASSEMBLE WITH A NEW GASKET, CLEAN AS BEST POSSIBLE.
- FOUND:
- 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.
- 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
JIM S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/12/2020
2007 Lexus RX 350
Mileage
84,776
Service Date
11/10/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- DISASSEMBLE, REMOVE THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS, REASSEMBLE WITH NEW GASKETS.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE, TEST FOR PROPER OPERATION.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE, REPLENISH FLUID, BLEED THE SYSTEM.
- DISASSEMBLE, REPLACE THE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLE WITH NEW HOSES, REPLENISH COOLANT, BLEED THE SYSTEM.
- DISMOUNT THE TIRE AS NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC AIR PRESSURE SENSOR, REMOUNT THE TIRE AND PROGRAM THE SENSOR(S) AS NECESSARY.
- FOUND:
- 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.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
- NOTE: WE DID NOT PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR THIS REPAIR.
- 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
- REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
JIMMIE B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/10/2020
2013 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage
164,727
Service Date
11/10/2020
Services Performed
- FOUND: Stored DTC's Engine P0122 Throttle position sensor (G69) signal too low P3079 Throttle control airflow @ idle too low Further inspections found a slightly dirtt throttle body Cleaned throttle body and using a scan-tool, performed a throttle body Re-Learn Test drove vehicle. Approx 2 miles into the test drive, EPC light illuminated, MIL illuminated, reduced power condition present. At this time we recommend to replace the throttle body assembly and recheck operation.
- FOUND: THE BRAKE LININGS WERE FOUND IN SPECIFICATIONS AT THIS TIME.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front ____32_PSI Rear___32__PSI
- Quote is for 5 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
- THE CUSTOMER STATES THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. …………….
- THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING – Remove & Replace – GLI,Eng CD CBFA – [Includes: R&I Switches and adjust (where applicable).]
- California Recycling Fee
- Environmental Waste Disposal Fee, EPA ID# CAL000295851
ZACK A. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/10/2020
2013 Ford Fusion
Mileage
114,856
Service Date
11/9/2020
Services Performed
- AAA DISCOUNT REWARDS MEMBER CARD # ……………………………
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace – All Applicable Models
- Extract the existing brake fluid, replenish the system with fresh fluid, bleed the system of any air or preexisting brake fluid.
- FOUND: WE ADDED DYE TO THE ENGINE. PLEASE RETURN IN 100 MILES TO RECHECK FOR LEAKS.
- Inspect the tire PSI and Inflate to Proper Specifications Front _____PSI Rear_____PSI
- Quote is for 5 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
VIRGINIA & DAVE D. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/9/2020