Costa Mesa, CA — Full-Service Auto Repair

Sly Has Had
Your Car 8 Years.

Expert Autocare in Costa Mesa is family-owned since 1987. Sly and Mike run a shop where customers come for years — not because they have to, but because they've never found anything better.

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37+
Years in Business
All Makes
All Models
Same-Day
Service Available
Fair
Flat-Rate Pricing
All Makes & Models Serviced
What We Do

Full-Service Auto Repair & Maintenance

Everything your car needs — from oil changes to major repairs.

01
Engine Diagnostics
Check engine light, rough idle, misfires — we diagnose the root cause with proper scan tools, not guesswork.
02
Brake Service
Full brake inspections, pad and rotor replacement, caliper work, and fluid flushes. We keep Costa Mesa stopping safely.
03
Oil Changes & Tune-Ups
The right oil for your car. Plugs, filters, and a full vehicle inspection included.
04
Cooling System
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses — we fix overheating before it becomes an engine-destroying problem.
05
Transmission Service
Fluid changes, filter replacements, and rebuilds. We extend the life of your transmission.
06
Electrical & AC
Dead batteries to broken compressors — we handle the systems other shops avoid.
Smog & Pre-Purchase Inspections
Smog & Pre-Purchase Inspections
Need a smog test? Buying a used car? Expert Autocare handles both. Our pre-purchase inspection covers 100+ checkpoints and gives you the honest picture before you sign anything.
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Why Expert Autocare

Costa Mesa's
Trusted Shop

Twenty years of honest work. Walk in a stranger, leave a regular customer.

01
Sly & Mike — Trusted for Decades
Multiple customers have been coming to Sly for 8, 10, even more years. 'The longer you take your vehicle to them, the better they get to know it.' That relationship pays off in better diagnosis and fewer surprises.
02
Family-Owned Since 1987
37+ years in Costa Mesa. When you walk in, you're dealing with the owners — not a service writer with a quota. The accountability is built into the business model.
03
AAA Approved & Veteran Discount
Expert Autocare is AAA-approved and offers 15% labor discount for veterans and military. For a shop with 37 years of reputation behind it, you'd expect less — not more.
Expert Autocare

"Every car gets the same attention — because every driver deserves it."

WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

Google Reviews

4.5★ average · 45 reviews

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Brenda Martinez

8 months ago

★

"Work truck broke down AAA recommended expert auto care when they towed it had to make a last minute decision where to take work truck to get repaired. So took AAA's advice called and the only reason…"

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Tim Gordon

3 years ago

★★★★★

"I had a great experience with a very thorough used vehicle inspection, these guys know cars especially BMW repairs. They are knowledgeable, so helpful and love to help their customers. Thank you Sly!"

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Alix Webster

a year ago

★

"TLDR: DO NOT trust this shop. I brought my 2013 Ford Escape to Expert Auto Care after the engine was overheating for reasons I didn't understand. They fixed the issue and it was even less than I was…"

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Cameron Blake

a year ago

★★★★★

"Amazing service!! Brought my car in with no idea what was wrong, they explained the issue thoroughly and got it fixed as quickly as possible for a VERY reasonable price!"

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Breanna

4 years ago

★★★★★

"I was on my way to pick up lunch for my office when my temperature light started flashing and beeping like crazy. I popped the hood and instantly saw coolant all over my engine, the remaining coolant…"

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Ready When You Are

Fast. Fair. Done Right
The First Time.

Book online or call us. Same-day appointments available most days.

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