Welcome to Lael's International Auto Services
Premium Automotive Service in Oceanside, CA
If you’re looking for auto repair in Oceanside, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Lael's International Auto Services we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Oceanside car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
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 Oceanside, we are totally confident that Lael's International Auto Services is the best option in town!
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
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Why Choose Lael's International Auto Services
For years Lael's International Auto Services has been there for the people of Oceanside. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Oceanside has to offer.
Lael's International Auto Services was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Lael's International Auto Services the best car service in Oceanside!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- Certified AAA Repair Center
- ASE Trained Automotive Technicians
- Serving Oceanside, CA since 1999
The Absolute Best Car Service in Oceanside, CA
What sets Lael's International Auto Services apart from all of the others in Oceanside, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Oceanside, 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 Lael's International Auto Services, 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 Oceanside auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Oceanside, 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
2018 GMC Yukon XL
Mileage
60,910
Service Date
11/18/2022
Services Performed
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ___________________
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
DAVE O. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/21/2022
2017 Ford Escape
Mileage
44,974
Service Date
10/20/2022
Services Performed
- Performed 40 point AAA inspection
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN _full___________ performed all change topped off washer fluid check tire pressure set to 35 psi _______
TERRI M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/14/2022
2007 Ford Pickup
Mileage
164,700
Service Date
11/3/2022
Services Performed
- The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: TWC, HO2S, SFI. The engine test group is: 7FMXT05.44A7 and has California emissions. Certificate: SY672661C
- Smog Cert
Luis G. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/11/2022
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500
Mileage
141,951
Service Date
11/2/2022
Services Performed
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ___________________
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: __MB XENTRY____ CODES RETRIEVED: P0400(P2001) EGR CHAIN MALFUNCTION FAULT. CONNECT AND DISCONNECT BATTERY CHARGER(WEAK MAIN SYSTEM BATTERY) PERFORM SHORT TEST, FOUND DTC P0400 CURRENT AND STORED. PERFORMED GUIDED TEST OF FAULT, CHECKED EGR FUNCTION, FOUND EGR VALVE NOT ACTIVATING. PERFORM FURTHER TESTING, FOUND VACUUM TO EGR TRANSDUCER, BUT NO VACUUM TO EGR VALVE. MANUALLY APPLY VACUUM TO EGR VALVE, FOUND SYSTEM OPERATING. CHECKED VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO EGR TRANSDUCER, FOUND GOOD 12.1V, BUT FOUND VERY POOR GROUND CIRCUIT FROM ENGINE MODULE. LOAD TEST WIRING, FOUND VOLTAGE WIRE OK, AND GROUND WIRE ALSO OK FROM ENGINE MODULE TO EGR VALVE. DETERMINED MOST PROBABLE CAUSE IS EXCESSIVE AMPERAGE DRAW TO A FAULTY EGR TRANSDUCER MAY HAVE DAMAGE GROUND CIRCUIT INSIDE ENGINE MODULE. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE ENGINE MODULE AND EGR TRANSDUCER TO CORRECT ISSUE.
- REPLACED 3RD BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY WITH CUSTOMER PROVIDED USED 3RD BRAKE LAMP ASSEMBLY, FOUND STILL NOT WORKING. CHECKED FOR POWER AND GROUND TO LAMP, FOUND GROUND OK, BUT NO POWER SOURCE TO LAMP. TESTED BOTH OLD AND CUSTOMER PROVIDED LAMPS, FOUND BOTH LAMPS WORKING OK AT THIS TIME. FURTHER DIAGNOSIS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DETERMINED CAUSE OF NO 3RD BRAKE LIGHT FUNCTION.
- PERFORM HEADLIGHT RESTORATION OF BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS.
- REPLACED EGR VALVE, REPLACED EGR TUBE AND VACUUM LINE TO EGR TRANSDUCER. ALSO CLEAN CARBON BUILD UP AT PIPE INTAKE. CHECKED ACTUATION AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND EGR SOLENOID OPERATING OK AT THIS TIME. NOTE: DUE TO LOW AMPERAGE FROM GROUND SIDE, IF FAULT RETURNS, CUSTOMER HAS BEEN ADVISE WILL NEED TO REPLACE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT TO CORRECT FAULT.
- CLEANED EGR PASSAGES
- PERFORMED ADVANCE DIAGNOSIS; REMOVED AND REINSTALLED(R&I) TRUNK INNER LINE ON LEFT SIDE TO ACCESS REAR SAM MODULE. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND GROUND WIRE DAMAGE AND POWER WIRE CUT ON TRUNK LID HINGE POINT. FOUND VEHICLE HAS HAD PREVIOUS REPAIRS TO 1 WIRE, BUT HARNESS NOT INSULATED CORRECTLY WHICH CONTINUED TO CAUSED DAMAGE TO OTHER WIRES. REPAIR BOTH WIRES, RE-INSULATE HARNESS AND ADD FELT TAPE AROUND HARNESS AT MOUNTING POINT TO HINGE ASSEMBLY. ERASED CODES AND CHECKED FUNCTION AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND NOW 3RD BRAKE LIGHT WORKING PROPERLY AT THIS TIME.
RON M. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/9/2022
2007 Mercedes-Benz E350
Mileage
125,696
Service Date
10/25/2022
Services Performed
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- FOUND VEHICLE ACCELERATING AND SHIFTING OK AT THIS TIME. PERFORMED SHORT TEST, FOUND STORED CODE 2768 IN TRANSMISSION MODULE FOR INTERNAL FAULT WITH N2 SPEED SENSOR IN TRANSMISSION. AS PER FAULT CODE DIAGNOSIS, DETERMINED INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAULT WITH N2 SPEED SENSORS. WILL REQUIRE CONDUCTOR PLATE ASSEMBLY REPLACE TO CORRECT PROBLEM.
- FOUND CONDUCTOR PLATE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER FROM MERCEDES-BENZ AND NO ETA UPON AVAILABILITY. HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY, CORRECT TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL(REPLACED FLUID AND FILTER) PERFORMED TRANSMISSION ADAPTATION AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND NOW TRANSMISSION OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME. NOTE: PLEASE ALLOW 800-1000 MILES FOR TRANSMISSION TO ADAPT TO DRIVERS DRIVING HABITS.
- PERFORMED CODING OF NEW VALVE BODY AFTER NASTAF APPROVAL.
- REPLACED CENTRIFUGE COVER IN BACK OF PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD. CLEAN AREA OF LEAKS.
- REPLACED PROPELLER SHAFT REAR FLEX JOINT.
Pello C. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/9/2022
2009 Toyota Camry
Mileage
222,840
Service Date
10/28/2022
Services Performed
- VERIFIED CUSTOMER COMPLAINT. PERFORMED SHORT TEST, NO CODES FOUND IN ENGINE MODULE. CHECKED FOR FUEL PRESSURE, FOUND NO FUEL PRESSURE. CHECKED FUEL PUMP FUSE, FOUND BUILT IN RELAY AND FUSE TO FRONT FUSE BOX ASSEMBLY. REMOVE REAR SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION TO ACCESS FUEL PUMP. CHECKED WIRING AT FUEL PUMP, FOUND GOOD POWER AND GROUND 12.1V AT FUEL PUMP. FOUND FUEL PUMP SEIZED. WILL NEED TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP FOR ENGINE TO START.
- CLEAN BATTERY POST, FOUND POSITIVE TERMINAL CABLE IS INCORRECT STYLE FOR THIS VEHICLE. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE WITH FACTORY CORRECT POSITIVE BATTERY POST.
- DISCONNECT AND CONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALLED REAR SEAT BOTTOM CUSHION TO ACCESS FUEL PUMP. REPLACED FUEL PUMP/FILTER ASSEMBLY. FOUND NOW VEHICLE STARTS. ERASED ALL CODES. FOUND ENGINE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
- REPLACED POSITIVE BATTERY POST WITH CORRECT TERMINAL.
- 4.16 gallons of unleaded fuel
Ji S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2022
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
Mileage
185,220
Service Date
11/3/2022
Services Performed
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: ______ CODES RETRIEVED: P0300 engine misfire detected. P0521 engine oil pressure sensor performance P0523. Engine oil pressure sensor circuit hi. Removed engine top cover to gain access to all pressure switch inspected pigtail looks good. Jumped the gray wire with the tan and white wire to confirm wiring is good to instrument cluster and it is working. Also did a gauge sweep via a data scan tool.
- Removed and replaced oil pressure switch along with the screened filter. With scan data tool can see all pressure displayed the same as the oil gauge race codes test drove vehicle at times can feel a slight miss at idle
MIKE T. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2022
2014 Nissan Juke
Mileage
26,092
Service Date
10/19/2022
Services Performed
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: ______ CODES RETRIEVED: U1001 CAN COMM CIRCUIT P0826 UP/DOWN SHIFT SWITCH B2099 IGN KEY RELAY OFF CIRCUIT P1722 VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL P1701 TCM B26F2 IGN RELAY ON B26F6 BCM B2099 IGN RELAY OFF CIRCUIT B2098 IGN RELAY ON CIRCUIT CHECKED ALL FUSES IN CAR, FOUND NO FUSES BLOWN OR MISSING. CHECKED HIGH AND LOW CAN BUS SIGNAL HIGH CAN AT 2.7VDC SWITCHING NORMALLY. LOW CAN AT 2.3 VDC SWITCHING NORMALLY. DISCONNECTED BATTERY CHECKED CONTINUITY BETWEEN PIN 6 AND 14 ON DLC FOUND NORMAL READING OF 61 OHMS. RECOMMEND ADVANCED DIAG.
- GAINED ACCESS TO BCM. LOAD TEST POWERS AND GROUNDS TO BCM. ALSO LOAD TESTED POWER AND GROUNDS AT IPDM, ALL CHECKED GOOD. TESTED SIGNAL FROM IGNITION SWITCH TO BCM DROPS FROM BATTERY VOLTAGE TO GROUND WHEN SWITCH IS PRESSED. FOUND PIN 98 IPDM RELAY CONTROL IS FUNCTIONING. WHEN START BUTTON IS PRESSED VOLTAGE DROPS TO 5VDC IPC COMES BACK ON AND VOLTAGE DROPS TO .6 VDC. THIS VOLTAGE SHOULD DROP TO 0 VDC AND STAY. RECOMMEND: BODY CONTROL MODULE (TO START, COULD HAVE DAMAGED IPDM)
- REPLACED BODY CONTROL MODULE
- PROGRAMMED BODY CONTROL MODULE
- PROGRAMMED KEYS
- PROGRAMMED TPMS SENSORS
- REPROGRAMMED BODY CONTROL MODULE AFTER REPLACING IPDM
- REPLACED IPDM
Lani C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/26/2022
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Mileage
90,499
Service Date
10/20/2022
Services Performed
- SEE REPORT
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ___OK________________
RUBEN O. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/20/2022
2004 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
215,651
Service Date
10/19/2022
Services Performed
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ____OK_______________NOTE ,, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WHEN CAR CAME IN.
- REPLACE REAR DRUMS AND REAR BRAKE SHOES, ADJUSTED BRAKES SHOES, CLEANED AND LUBES ALL HARDWARE. … ROAD TEST AND FOUND SOME FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION .. AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ..
- REPLACE BRAKE FLUID .. DIRTY
FRANK S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/20/2022
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
Mileage
39,911
Service Date
10/3/2022
Services Performed
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Top off all fluid levels and set tire pressures. Preform basic Vehicle inspection OIL LEVEL WHEN CAR CAME IN ___________________
MELANIE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/10/2022
2015 Mazda 5
Mileage
41,468
Service Date
9/29/2022
Services Performed
- Vehicle engine and transmission mounts are broken which is causing the engine and transmission to lay on the ground. Axle shaft on the left side is broken. Vehicles ECM has a hole. Both front and rear rims and tires are broken. Vehicle will need new brake parts for the left side as well as suspension parts.
- Storage Fee $88.00 a day. The storage is from 9/17/2022 to 9/29/2022 Cash only
Roger D. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/7/2022
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More...
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