We have trained professional technicians that specialize in Mercedes Benz, BMW, Audi, Volkswagens and all other German vehicles.
Welcome to Lael's International Auto Service
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 Service 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 Service is the best option in town!
Lael's International Auto Service
2042 Oceanside Blvd
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-5040
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
Lael's International Auto Service
2042 Oceanside Blvd
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-5040
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
Saturday: By Appointment
Sunday: Closed
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Why Choose Lael's International Auto Service
For years Lael's International Auto Service 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 Service 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 Service 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
Technet Nationwide Warranty
We take great pride in our work and want the results to be to your satisfaction. For that reason, we offer a limited warranty on all work we perform on the Repair Order for TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS or 24,000 MILES, whichever comes first, subject to the terms shown below, unless stated otherwise in writing on the Repair Order. Brake friction material is excluded and has a TWELVE-MONTH or 12,000 MILE parts and labor warranty, whichever comes first. If during the warranty period there is a failure or incorrect operation of this vehicle due to a part we installed or labor we performed we will, upon delivery of the vehicle to our usual place of business, repair or replace the defective part or rework the labor at no additional charge.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Oceanside, CA
What sets Lael's International Auto Service 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 Service, 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
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2016 Ford F-150
Mileage107,216Service Date9/19/2024Services Performed- SEE REPORT
- CHECKED TIRES , FOUND VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT , AND FRONT TIRES UNSAFE .. RECOMMEND TIRES REPLACE ALL , CUSTOMER TO TAKE CAR AND GET NEW TIRE REPLACED , WILL BE BACK FOR REPAIRES . RECOMMEND LOWER CONTROL ARMS
- REPLACE BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARM,S .. TIRE WEAR ..
- Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and condition. Check riding height. Check caster and camber angles and adjust as required. Check and set toe-in as required. Center steering wheel. TIRES SHOWING ABNORMAL WEAR?
- REPLACE AIR FILTER AND CLEAN THROTTLE BODY ..
- REPLACE CABIN FILTER ..
- REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS . PADS WEAR OUT .. NOTE LUG NUT MISSING ON RIGHT REAR ,,
JUDY S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/19/2024 -
2012 Subaru Outback
Mileage187,936Service Date9/17/2024Services Performed- CHECK ENGINE WILL NOT TURN ON , FOUND NO COOLANT OR ENGINE OIL , FOUND ENGINE LOCK . WILL NOT TURN OVER .. NEEDS ENGINE REPLACE .. NOTE .. WILL NEEDS EXTRA TIME TO REMOVE TRANSMISSION FROM ENGINE BLOCK .. NOTE . OIL FILTER DATE . 8-24-24 .. LOTS OF ENGINE OIL IN INTAKE SYSTEM ..
RAQUEL S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/18/2024 -
2007 Toyota Camry Solara
Mileage121,032Service Date9/13/2024Services Performed- Performed 40 point AAA inspection
- Found cabin air filter to be dirty recommend replacement
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: ______ CODES RETRIEVED: confirm customer's complaint of vehicle running rough. Scan vehicle and retrieved P0 304 misfire number four. Upon inspection after removal of engine cover found ignition pigtails clips to be broken and one pigtail to be extremely damaged exposing bare wires recommend replacement of the three pigtails and ignition coil.
- Removed upper intake Plenum to gain access to rear spark plugs for removal and replacement spark plugs and coils.
- Repaired all six wiring harness connectors for ignition coils
- Removed and replaced cabin air filter
VICKIE & LLOYD P. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/13/2024 -
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300
Mileage77,322Service Date9/11/2024Services 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________
Ankush G. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/11/2024 -
2009 Honda CR-V
Mileage84,794Service Date9/4/2024Services Performed- PERFORMED SMOG CHECK, PASS TEST. CERT# UA877975C. FROM EMISSION LABEL UNDER HOOD- 9HNXT02.4WH9, EQUIPPED WITH TWC, AFS, HO2S, EGR, SFI.
- Smog Cert
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION-Customer is going on a trip.
SHARON C. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/4/2024 -
2004 Acura TSX
Mileage94,680Service Date9/4/2024Services Performed- The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: TWC, AFS, HO2S, SFI. The engine test group is: 4HNXV02.4AKC and has California emissions. Certificate: UA877974C
- Smog Cert
Marie G. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/4/2024 -
2014 Ford F-150
Mileage163,457Service Date8/28/2024Services Performed- PERFORMED SMOG CHECK. OVERALL RESULT-FAIL TEST DUE TO TAMPERED CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM. HAS AFTERMARKET OIL SEPARATORS, NO EO'S NUMBERS FOUND FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS. WILL REQUIRE TO SET VEHICLE BACK TO FACTORY CONFIGURATION OR TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE ORDER(EO) NUMBER FOR CALIFORNIA APPROVAL. FROM EMISSION LABEL UNDER HOOD; FEDERAL EMISSION, EFMXT03.54DX, EQUIPPED WITH TWC, DFI, AFS, HO2S, TC, CAC.
- Smog Cert
- AFTERMARKET OIL SEPARATOR – Remove Tamper From Vehicle and Install Factory Hoses with Factory Configuration
- The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: TWC, DFI, AFS, HO2S, TC, CAC. The engine test group is: EFMXT03.54DX and has Federal Emissions. Removed aftermarket oil separators from vehicle and corrected PCV system. Certificate: UA877969C
Mariatina A. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/29/2024 -
2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage144,547Service Date8/23/2024Services Performed- P0109 MAP 0R BARO PRESSURE CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT P0171 SYSTEM TOO LEAN (BANK 1) P0356 IGNITION COIL F PRIMARY/SECONDARY CIRCUIT FAULT P0357 IGNITION COIL G PRIMARY/ SECONDARY CIRCUIT FAULT P1000 OBDII SYSTEM CHECKS INCOMPLETE PREFORMED POWER BALANCE CHECK, CONFIRMED CYL#6 AND CYL#7 MISFIRE. PERFORMED RELATIVE COMPRESSION TEST FOUND CYL #^ AND #7 LOW ON COMPRESSION. ENGINE IS RUNNING TO POORLY TO DIAGNOSE P0171 AND P0109. RECOMMEND: 2 HOURS FOR ADVANCE DIAG (MECHANICAL COMPRESSION AND LEAK DOWN TEST)
- PREFORMED COMPRESSION TEST FOUND CYL#5 HAD 140 PSI CYL#6&7 HAS 0 PSI AND CYL#8 HAS 180 PSI. PREFORMED LEAK DOWN TEST ON CYL# 6&7 HAS 30 % LEAK DOWN AND BORASCOPED CYLINDER FOUND OIL IN CYLINDER. REMOVED VALVE COVER FOUND CYL 6&7 INTAKE ROCKERS WERE OFF. RE-INSTALLED ROCKERS. STILL HAD CYLINDER #6 MISFIRE REPLACED COIL AND PLUG. NOW HAVE CYLINDER #2&4 MISFIRE SWAPPED INJECTOR MISFIRE FALLOWED INJECTORS. RECOMMEND: 8 INJECTORS 7 MORE COILS AND 8 MOTORCRAFT SPARK PLUGS
- REMOVE LEFT VALVE COVER ,RE-INSTALL ROCKER ARMS
- REPLACED 2 INJECTOR CYL # AND #4
- REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND COILS
- REPLACED ONE INJECTOR PIGTAIL AND ONE COIL PIG TAIL
- OXYGEN SENSOR – Remove & Replace – One,Catalytic Monitor Sensor – [Includes: Component test.]
- 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____________
- DOES THE A/C BLOW WARM OR COLD ______warm________ PREFORMED A/C SYSTEN EVAC, Record the amount of Freon before__.02 lbs______and after A/c service____2.25 lbs____ VENT TEMPERATURE:Before ___78___After___56___ LOW PRESSURE READINGS: Before ___0___After___0___ HIGH PRESSURE READINGS: Before __205____After___35___
JEFF H. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/23/2024 -
2012 Honda Civic
Mileage172,546Service Date8/22/2024Services Performed- 2000 and up Smog inspection most cars and trucks
- Smog Cert
JOHN S. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/23/2024 -
2005 Pontiac G6
Mileage211,224Service Date8/15/2024Services Performed- PERFORMED BASELINE SMOG, FOUND FAILED TEST DUE TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. FOUND FAULTS P0455, P0449. FROM EMISSION LABEL UNDER HOOD- 5GMXX03.8148, EQUIPPED WITH SFI, EGR, HO2S, TWC.
- PERFORM DIAGNOSIS OF FAILED SMOG, FOUND FAULT CODES P0455, AND P0449 CURRENT CODES IN ENGINE MODULE. ALSO HAS FAULT P1811(NOT RELATED TO SMOG) MAXIMUM ADAPT AND LONG SHIFT(TRANSMISSION RELATED FAULT CODE). AS PER EVAP FAULT CODES P0455, AND P0449, PERFORMED GUIDED TEST OF EVAP SYSTEM. CHECKED ACTUATION OF PURGE VALVE, FOUND PURGE VALVE ACTIVATING OK. CHECKED INTEGRITY OF VALVE, FOUND PURGE VALVE WILL NOT HOLD VACUUM, BUT NOT SETTING FAULT AT THIS TIME. TEST ACTIVATION OF VENT VALVE, FOUND NOT CLOSING VENT CIRCUIT. CHECKED FOR VOLTAGE AND GROUND TO VENT VALVE, FOUND SIGNAL OK FOR GROUND AND VOLTAGE, BUT VALVE IS STUCK OPEN. CAPPED VALVE OPENING AND TEST EVAP SYSTEM, FOUND EVAP SYSTEM PASSES TEST. DETERMINED STUCK OPEN VENT VALVE AND LEAKING PURGE VALVE. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE BOTH PURGE VALVE AND VENT VALVE AT FUEL TANK TO CORRECT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.
KYLE D. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/15/2024 -
2018 Subaru Outback
Mileage43,103Service Date8/12/2024Services Performed- 2000 and up Smog inspection most cars and trucks
- Smog Cert
BARBARA H. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/14/2024 -
2006 Jeep Commander
Mileage128,769Service Date8/9/2024Services 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 _no oil showing on dipstick. Performed all change top top washer fluid set tire pressures __________________
- Confirm customer's complaint of grinding. Upon inspection found front to have one millimeter left. And rear brakes are metal to metal.
- BOTH REAR DOORS WONT OPEN FROM INSIDE LAEL TESTED CHILD LOCKS ON BOTH DOOR
- Found drivers rear running light to be out. Found front driver side marker light to be out and found both license plate bulbs to be out
- Upon inspection found radiator to be leaking.
- Performed 40 point triple inspection
- DOES THE VEHICLE PULL no WHICH WAY none _______________ IS THERE ANY VIBRATION __no vibration felt ___________ IN THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BODY _none performed tire rotation _______________
- Removed all necessary components to gain access to radiator for removal and replacement.
- Removed and replaced brake rotors and pads installed new slide hardware cleaned and lubed caliber pens
- Removed and replaced brake rotors pads cleaned and lube slides. Also adjusted ebreak.
- Removed high amount stop lamp for bulb replacement. Found light assembly is LED
- Replaced both license plate bulbs. After replacement of license plate bulbs check operation and are still not working.
NILE E. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/10/2024
