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Alternative Automotive Staff Alternative Automotive is the automotive expert in Escondido, CA 92029. Since, 1995 we've provided the Escondido area with reliable, affordable automotive maintenance and repair services including 4x4 Services, AC Repair, Alignment, Batteries, Car & Truck Care, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, Engine Maintenance, Expired Warranty Care, General Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Import Cars & Trucks, Miscellaneous Services, Quick Lube Services, Tires, Towing, Transmission Services and Undercar Services.

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Lyft We also offer complimentary Lyft rides to our customers if needed. Call Alternative Automotive today at 760-480-0851! You can also send us an email. Either way, we're looking forward to providing you with reliable automotive service!

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What Our Customers Are Saying

Absolutely would not take my car anywhere else for service. All the staff including the manager Stephen were kind, polite. My residence is 30 min away, so having a calm and quiet lounge was a plus. It's worth the drive to get the best mechanics to work on your vehicle.! Gigi (*I legally changed my name)

Sharon Jordan, 08/28/2021

Alternative Auto has been servicing three of my autos since about 2008. Better than the 'dealer', comparatively reasonable prices. If you are in a jam as I have been, they are really great at helping. It is a very good auto shop, foreign or domestic.

Hal Ellis, 07/16/2021

Friendly staff and quick service!

Mykel Sage, 06/24/2021

They have always done me really good in the last few years as I depend on them to help keep my older cars on the road.

bob fink, 05/03/2021

Cool place clean and good service

Kam Ja, 01/22/2021

Had to mention how great my experience was coming here. For the past few months, I had problems with my right turn blinker and I already changed out the bulb and the assembly twice. I called multiple locations and even though I had an idea of what was going on, they wanted to charge me $100 or more for JUST the inspection only and any additional charges for anything that they deem 'necessary' to do to my car. For that reason, I was discouraged and refused to look for any further help. A few months later, I simply googled nearby car electricians and found this place. I called and I spoke to Omar (I'm positive it was Omar) and he was professional and very understanding of my situation! After taking in all my info, he tells me the inspection was going to be $30 along with any additional charges to fix the problem. I was so surprised and ecstatic to hear so! I made an appointment for early Friday morning and left my car so they can inspect it. The problem was very minor compared to what others have said it could be, and overall charge was $50 with tax included. I was overjoyed to have my blinker fixed at a reasonable and realistic pricing! Not to mention Omar was very helpful throughout the whole time. Even though hand signals were able to assist for so long, I couldn't risk any of my lights being non-functional any longer. Thank you to everyone here, it's nice to have a shop you can trust in. Highly recommend this shop to anyone in need of car troubles and/or people who feel intimidated by other auto repair shops with such ridiculous prices. Give them a call! It'll be worth your time!

Jesse Bribiesca, 01/16/2021