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 Acura RDX
Mileage35,484Service Date5/22/2025Services Performed- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- RECOVERED REFRIGERANT, .06 OZ. BOTH GAUGES WERE AT 93 PSI. RECHARGED SYSTEM FOUND THE COMPRESSOR CLUTCH IS ENGAGES, BUT NOT PUMPING, BOTH GAUGES ARE AT 85 PSI. ALSO NOTED OIL ON CONNECTION OF VAPOR LINE FROM CONDENSOR. ON INSPECTION OF SYSTEM FOUND CONDENSOR LEAKING. RECOMMEND: COMPRESSOR CONDENSOR
- 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______________
- CUSTOMER CONCERN. CUSTOMER STATES: IF VEHICLE NEEDS TIRE ROTATION PLEASE PERFORM ROTATION
- DOES THE VEHICLE PULL ____________ WHICH WAY _______________ IS THERE ANY VIBRATION _____________ IN THE STEERING WHEEL OR THE BODY ________________
- REPLACED A/C COMPRESSOR
- REPLACED CONDENSOR.
- DOES THE A/C BLOW WARM OR COLD __WARM____________ PREFORMED A/C SYSTEN EVAC, Record the amount of Freon before___.06 OZ_____and after A/c service__1.05 LBS______ VENT TEMPERATURE:Before __70____After__60____ LOW PRESSURE READINGS: Before ___93 PSI___After__23PSI____ HIGH PRESSURE READINGS: Before ____93 PSI__After__130 PSI____ REPLACED O RING IN VAPOR LINE TO EVAPORATOR. LEAK TEST PASSED.
Kevin W. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/27/2025 -
2014 BMW 328d
Mileage139,864Service Date5/23/2025Services 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 ______FULL_____________
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER PANELS, DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT. REMOVE UNDER HOOD PANELS AND SUPPORT BRACES. REMOVE AND REPLACED OIL FILTER HOUSING, INTERMEDIATE COOLANT PASSAGES AND TRANSFER TOP AND BOTTOM OIL COOLERS AS NEEDED. CLEAN AREA OF ENGINE AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND VEHICLE STILL HAD A SECOND COOLANT LEAK COMING FROM UPPER COOLANT PIPE OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD. SEE LINE BELOW FOR FURTHER REPAIRS.
- REMOVE INTAKE PLENUM TO ACCESS COOLANT PIPE, RESEAL INTAKE MANIFOLD AS NEEDED, REPLACE UPPER COOLANT PIPE. CORRECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AFTER REPAIRS, PRESSURE TEST COOLANT SYSTEM, NO OTHER LEAKS FOUND AT THIS TIME.
SCHAHRZAD M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/26/2025 -
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Mileage91,065Service Date5/22/2025Services Performed- CHECKED POWER AND GROUND TO TAIL GATE MODULE, GETTING GOOD POWER AND GROUND. FOUND ACTUATORS WILL START TO WORK AND PULL AMPERAGE FROM MODULE. NOTICED L/H ACTUATOR DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNAL FRONT HALL SENSOR. RECOMMEND: REPLACE L/H ACTUATOR.
BOBBY B. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/23/2025 -
2005 Nissan Sentra
Mileage241,725Service Date5/22/2025Services Performed- The vehicle failed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: HO2S, AFS, SFI, TWC+ADS-TWC(2). The engine test group is: 5NSXV01.883A and has California emissions. The vehicle has an aftermarket catalyst installed on the front. The catalyst is as follows: D-193-124 / 452806 / 02/20 The catalyst is ILLEGAL for the vehicle and is considered a TAMPER at this time. Confirmed on the Air Resource Board website and on the executive order pages 25-26 the engine test group is not for this catalyst assembly.
- The vehicle is out of fuel. Gained authorization from the customer to install $20 of fuel into the vehicle and drive the vehicle to attempt to set the catalyst monitor. Drove the vehicle 5 miles after refuel and the catalyst monitor has been set. Before test drive a pending code is in system. Receiving pending code: P1138 Swirl Control Valve Signal Out Of Range. Currently not active code. Code is dealing with the intake manifold and programming. Found TSB: NTB09-144A. If code becomes active recommend diagnostics. For vehicle to pass the SMOG inspection at this time, recommend factory catalyst. No after market catalyst available at this time.
VENUS A. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/22/2025 -
2017 Ford Expedition
Mileage87,053Service Date5/8/2025Services Performed- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- FOUND WATER PUMP LEAKING, BEARING IS BAD. ALSO NOTED OIL CHANGE REMINDER IS ON. RECOMMEND: WATER PUMP BELTS
- REPLACED WATER PUMP. PRESSURE TESTED COOLING SYSTEM, NO LEAKS AT THIS TIME.
- REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND HOUSING
- 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________________
BLAKE F. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/8/2025 -
2015 Chevrolet Volt
Mileage175,990Service Date5/6/2025Services Performed- PERFORMED SMOG CHECK, FOUND TAMPERED DUE TO REPAIR PERFORMED TO AIR INLET TUBING ON ENGINE COVER. AFTER REPAIRS PERFORMED, RE-SMOG VEHICLE, FOUND NOW PASSED TEST. CERT# JD614090C. FROM EMISSION LABEL UNDER HOOD; FGMXV01.4088, EQUIPPED WITH SFI, HO2S, TWC, AIR.
- Smog Cert
- REPLACED ENGINE TOP COVER W/AIR INLET BUILT IN TO AIR FILTER BOX.
GREG M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/6/2025 -
2021 Subaru Outback
Mileage11,434Service Date5/2/2025Services Performed- CUSTOMER CONCERN. CUSTOMER STATES: WHEN TURNING WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP A SPRING NOISE IS MADE . CHECK AND ADVISE
BILL J. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/3/2025 -
2013 Volkswagen Beetle
Mileage82,051Service Date4/29/2025Services Performed- DO VISUAL CHECK OUT COMPUTER NOT WORKING .. SEE ESTIMATE ..
- 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 BRAKE NOISE , PADS AT OK AT THIS TIME . 7 AND 8 MM .
- SET TO 29 PSI ..
MARY W. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/30/2025 -
2014 Subaru Impreza
Mileage55,257Service Date4/3/2025Services Performed- DOES THE A/C BLOW WARM OR COLD ___WARM ___________ PREFORMED A/C SYSTEN EVAC, Record the amount of Freon before_1.O LBS _______and after A/c service__1,05 LBS ______ VENT TEMPERATURE:Before _WARM _____After______ LOW PRESSURE READINGS: Before _50_____After______ HIGH PRESSURE READINGS: Before _50_____After______
- REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR NOT WORKING .. . REPLACE SERPENTINE BELT ..
ERIC P. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/20/2025 -
2021 Audi Q5 e
Mileage91,188Service Date4/3/2025Services Performed- REPLACE PLUGS AND BOOTS .. ROAD TEST
STEPHANIE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/19/2025 -
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55
Mileage29,246Service Date4/15/2025Services Performed- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- INSPECT VEHICLE, FOUND VEHICLE HAS 2 SEPARATE ISSUES. 1ST-OIL LEAK, RELATED TO DAMAGED SEALS FOR ABC MAIN PRESSURE HOSE INTO FRONT VALVE BLOCK. WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF SEALS, CLEANING, BLEEDING ABC FLUID SYSTEM AND RE-CHECK FOR OTHER POSSIBLE OIL LEAKS FROM ABC. 2ND ISSUE: VEHICLE HAS RODENT DAMAGE AROUND ENGINE BAY; CAUSED DAMAGE TO BODY WIRING HARNESS ON LEFT SIDE OF FENDER IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. WIRING HARNESS REPAIR IS REQUIRED ON OBVIOUS AREA AND FULL CODE SCAN TO INSPECT OTHER POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO WIRING. ALSO FOUND INSULATION DAMAGED BEHIND ENGINE, ON HOOD PANELING.
- REPAIR DRIVER'S SIDE WIRING HARNESS FROM RODENT DAMAGE AS NEEDED. ERASED ALL FAULT CODES, FOUND VEHICLE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
- DISCONNECT AND CONNECT(D&C) GROUND CABLE ON BATTERIES, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL(R&I) ALL ENGINE UNDER PANELS AND FENDER LINERS, DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE COOLANT FOR REPAIRS, DEPRESSURIZE ABC SUSPENSION FLUID FOR REPAIRS, R&I ENGINE W/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO ACCESS REAR INSULATION ASSEMBLY. AFTER REPAIRS, CORRECT ENGINE FLUID LEVELS, ROAD TEST AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND VEHICLE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
- REPLACED HOOD AND EXTERIOR ENGINE FIREWALL INSULATION AS NEEDED.
- PERFORMED RODEO SUSPENSION BLEED AFTER REPAIRS, NO OTHER ABC SUSPENSION LEAK FOUND AT THIS TIME. NOTE: ALL ABC SUSPENSION HOSES, STRUTS, VALVES AND ACCUMULATORS ARE THE SAME AGE, DUE TO BLEED PROCEDURE, VEHICLE MAY DEVELOP OTHER ABC LEAKS IN FUTURE. CUSTOMER WAS ADVISED PRIOR TO REPAIRS.
- DOES THE A/C BLOW WARM OR COLD _____COLD_________ PREFORMED A/C SYSTEN EVAC, Record the amount of Freon before__1.6 LBS_____and after A/c service____2.0 LBS____ VENT TEMPERATURE:Before __36____After__38____ LOW PRESSURE READINGS: Before ___25-35___After__25-35____ HIGH PRESSURE READINGS: Before ___175-250___After__185-250 PSI____
- 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?
- FOUND FLUID LEAKING AT LEFT INNER FENDER LINER REAR SECTION(BEHIND DRIVERS WHEEL), REMOVE LINER TO EXPOSE FRONT VALVE BLOCK, FOUND MAIN PRESSURE HOSE LEAKING AT VALVE. REPLACED BOTH O-RINGS AND CORRECT LEVEL. AFTER SUSPENSION BLEED, CHECKED SYSTEM AGAIN, FOUND NO OTHER LEAKS AT THIS TIME.
- WASH TOP OF ENGINE AND LEFT FRONT FENDER AREA DUE TO RODENT DROPPINGS AND OIL LEAK.
- R&I LEFT FRONT LOWER SPRING ARM ASSEMBLY FOR BUSHING REPLACEMENT.
- R&I RIGHT FRONT LOWER SPRING ARM ASSEMBLY FOR BUSHING REPLACEMENT.
- REPLACED BOTH FRONT LOWER SPRING ARM BUSHINGS AND INSTALL NEW SUBFRAME PROTECTOR WASHERS ON NEW BUSHINGS.
- 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.
JAMES J. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/16/2025 -
2017 Kia Forte
Mileage86,574Service Date4/10/2025Services Performed- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: __MAXIMUS____ CODES RETRIEVED: P033500 STORED/HISTORY. CHECKED VEHICLE, FOUND HAS SLOW CRANK AT FIRST START UP. PERFORMED BATTERY TEST W/MIDTRONIC, FOUND PASS TEST-GOOD-RECHECK SOON RESULT. CHECKED CHARGING SYSTEM, FOUND SYSTEM CHARGING AT 14.4V AT IDLE. PERFORMED SCAN OF VEHICLE, FOUND FAULT CODE FOR CRANK POSITION SENSOR-CIRCUIT A FAULT. RAN VEHICLE FOR 30 MINUTES AT IDLE AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. TEST MAIN SYSTEM BATTERY USING CARBON BATTERY TESTER(BAT-40), FOUND WHEN LOADING BATTERY TO 200 AMPS, BATTERY WOULD DROP TO UNDER 6V(NOK). DETERMINED WEAK MAIN SYSTEM BATTERY, WILL REQUIRE BATTERY REPLACEMENT. ALSO SINCE FAULT CODE P033500 FOUND, CAN CAUSE CRANK NO START, ALSO RECOMMEND TO REPLACE CRANK POSITION SENSOR. NOTE: DURING TESTING OF ALTERNATOR, FOUND VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES IN SHOP, WOULD RE-START AGAIN, BUT MAY HAVE A LONG CRANK. WOULD RECOMMEND TO REPLACE CRANK POSITION SENSOR AND RE-EVALUATE.
- REPLACED MAIN SYSTEM BATTERY. ERASED ALL CODES. FOUND NOW VEHICLE STARTS OK. AFTER TEST DRIVE, CHECKED CHARGING SYSTEM, FOUND VEHICLE AT 12.2V AT IDLE, TURNED ALL LIGHTS ON, FOUND NOW ALTERNATOR CHARGING 14.1V- VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SMART CHARGING ALTERNATOR, OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
- REPLACED CRANK POSITION SENSOR, ERASED CODES, FOUND NOW ENGINE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
XUL B. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/11/2025
