
Best Car Service in Escondido, CA

John's Automotive Escondido
What sets John's Automotive Escondido apart from all of the others in Escondido, CA?

Quality Service
We use the latest diagnostic equipment and high-quality parts to ensure your vehicle is repaired to the highest standards.

Experienced and Certified Technicians
Our technicians are highly skilled and certified professionals with years of experience in the auto repair industry. They have the expertise to diagnose and repair any problem your vehicle may have.

Customer Satisfaction
Our goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure your complete satisfaction with every visit.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2016 Jeep Patriot
Mileage156,069Service Date9/22/2026Services Performed- Visual inspection noted coolant on intake manifold and dry spray that both appear to be from radiator cap area. Performed pressure test on vehicle for 24 hours and no external leak is found. started and ran vehicle to find cooling system builds and maintains pressure quickly. Air bubbles are being pushed out of radiator cap to overflow tank when engine is running. Performed pressure test of cooling system with spark plugs out. No coolant is present in combustion chamber after 24 hours of pressure testing and camera in cylinders have no sign of coolant. During tests, cylinder 4 piston and spark plug are cleaner than other cylinders. Based on findings and characteristics displayed by engine, recommend removal of cylinder head for cooling system breach into cylinder 4 and prepare repair strategy.
DARRYL H. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/22/2026 -
2016 Dodge Dart
Mileage110,709Service Date8/27/2026Services Performed- FOUND:
MICHAEL G. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/28/2026 -
2019 Honda Odyssey
Mileage45,118Service Date7/9/2026Services Performed- Verified concern. Engineering design leads to weak third row vent output. All filters and screens are free of restriction.
JERRY K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/9/2026 -
2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage10,313Service Date7/9/2026Services Performed- Sending to dealer for recall programming
JERRY K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/9/2026 -
2023 Hyundai Kona
Mileage38,768Service Date7/3/2026Services Performed- INCLUDES: CHANGE OIL AND FILTER. LUBE ALL FITTINGS ON STEERING LINKAGE(IF APPLIES), BALL JOINTS & DRIVE SHAFT(S) I(IF APPLIES). CHECK AND CORRECT ALL FLUID LEVELS TO INCLUDE BRAKE FLUID, POWER STEERING FLUID, COOLANT, BATTERY ACID (UNLESS A SEALED BATTERY), AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. INSTALL "NEXT SERVICE DUE" STICKER.
- Performed Brake Inspection. See Inspection for Results
Niesha W. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/5/2026 -
2006 Dodge Sprinter
Mileage171,090Service Date6/8/2026Services Performed- Turbocharger vanes are stuck and cause of concern. Unable to free up vanes, installed customer supplied turbocharger and verified operation and repairs.
- TURBOCHARGER – Remove & Replace – Includes gaskets and transfer all necessary parts
JERRY K. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/8/2026 -
2013 Hyundai Elantra
Mileage85,491Service Date4/20/2026Services Performed- Found air conditioning operating as designed. Verified interior fan speed and condensor fan are operational. Evacuated, filtered, and charged to specifications. Serviced cabin air filter. MEASURE AND RECORD OPERATING PRESSURES HIGH: 180 LOW: 32 INTERIOR CENTER AIR DISTRIBUTION OUTLET TEMPERATURE BEFORE: 41 AFTER: 41
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – All
- COMPLETED INDUCTION SYSTEM SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE.
- FOUND:
JIM B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/20/2026 -
2020 Lexus RX 350
Mileage27,088Service Date4/7/2026Services Performed- Verified concern. Vibration is induced by vehicles safety system as lane departure. Feature is turned on and off by button on steering wheel. Turned feature off and vibration no longer happens.
ALLISON F. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/7/2026 -
2008 Toyota Highlander
Mileage209,317Service Date3/3/2026Services Performed- FOUND:
- Accessed and replaced failed alternator. Verified repairs and operation with run time and road test.
Alfonso C. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/4/2026 -
2021 GMC Canyon
Mileage79,891Service Date1/29/2026Services Performed- Verified parasitic draw of up to 82 milliamps after all devices go to sleep. Traced draw to circuit 814 by fuse removal. Further tracing on circuit found aftermarket GPS tracker installed on circuit. Removed power to device and found draw to drop to normal level of 8 milliamps. Accessed and fully removed device form vehicle. Battery state of health is at 65%. Charged battery. Do recommend battery replacement due to repeated draw to failure.
SABRINA D. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/4/2026 -
2017 Ford F-150
Mileage88,844Service Date1/14/2026Services Performed- FOUND:
TYLER B. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/14/2026
Contact Us Today for an Auto Repair Estimate
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer any questions you may have and will keep you informed throughout the entire repair process. So why pick us for all your Escondido auto repair needs? The answer is simple: expertise, customer service, affordability, convenience, and quality. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the difference for yourself.

Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pmSat-Sun: Closed

Address
John's Automotive Escondido
2235 Barham Dr
Escondido, CA 92029















