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
2013 Jaguar XF
Mileage
59,182
Service Date
12/6/2021
Services Performed
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- front pads L2MM___R____ rear pad L4MM____R____AT SENSORS BRAKES NEEDS REPLACE front rotors L_____R_____ rear shoes L____R_____ rear drums L____R_____ WILL NEED REAR BRAKES NEXT OIL CHANGE
- REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND SENSOR ,. ROAD TEST .. NOTE REAR PADS AT SENSOR . CUSTOMER ADVICE ON REAR BRAKES ..
VINCENT M. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/6/2021
2004 Dodge Dakota
Mileage
185,191
Service Date
11/11/2021
Services Performed
- FOUND COOLANT LEAKING OUT OF RADIATOR (CRACKED TANK ON LEFT SIDE). RAN 5GAS ANALYZER, FOUND NO BLOWN HEAD GASKET. NOTED CLUTCH FAN DOES NOT FULLY ENGAGE. RECOMMEND: RADIATOR THERMOSTAT FAN CLUTCH
- REPLACED RADIATOR
- REPLACED THERMOSTAT
- REPLACED FAN CLUTCH. FAN IS LOUD, THE FAN CLUTCH DOES HAVE BREAK-IN PERIOD, SHOULD GET QUIETER. THE OLD FAN DID NOT MAKE ANY NOISE DUE TO THE FAN CLUTCH NOT WORKIING.
TOM I. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/12/2021
2010 Lexus HS 250h
Mileage
174,283
Service Date
11/11/2021
Services Performed
- RETRIEVE CODE C1391- ABNORMAL LEAK IN ACCUMULATOR. INSPECTED VEHICLE FOR ANY LEAKS BETWEEN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR AND THE WHEEL CYLINDERS. NO LEAKS FOUND. CLEARED DTC AND TURNED IGNITION SWITCH TO READY. CHECKED IF THE SAME DTC WAS RECORDED. DTC1391 WAS NOT OUTPUT. VEHICLE WILL NEED A BRAKE BOOSTER AND MASTER ASSEMBLY PER LEXUS PINPOINT DIAGNOSES FOR CODE C1391
- REPLACED BRAKE MASTER ACCUMULATOR DUE TO CODE C1391. AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW ACCUMULATOR, PERFORMED AIR BLEED PROCEDURE, ZERO DOWN CALIBRATION AND LINEAR SOLENOID CALIBRATION. PERFORMED EXTENSIVE ROAD TEST TO CONFIRM REPAIRS AND REINSPECTED ABS SYSTEM FOR CODES. VEHICLE BRAKES PERFORM PROPERLY AND NO DTC'S STORED IN ABS UNIT.
- PREFORMED BRAKE FLUID EXCHANGE
LOMAN L. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/11/2021
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Mileage
30,453
Service Date
11/10/2021
Services Performed
- Performed 40 point car 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 oil change.doc fluids reset oil maintenance reminder_
MARY A. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/10/2021
2016 Subaru Forester
Mileage
35,639
Service Date
11/3/2021
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 _no oil on dipstick __________________ performed oil change
- Performed 40 point inspection while performing the 40 point inspection saw on the front passenger side axle seal is leaking
RICHARD J. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/4/2021
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage
142,554
Service Date
11/3/2021
Services Performed
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- CHECKED WINDOW FOUND IT WOULD ROLL DOWN FROM PASSENGER SIDE SWITCH ONLY. PREFORMED LOAD TEST ON PASS MASTER WIND SW UP AND DOWN CIRCUITS, FOUND AN INTERMITTENT OPEN IN PASS MASTER WIND SW UP CIRCUIT (ORANGE/TAN WIRE) RUNNING FROM MASTER WINDOW SWITCH IN DRIVERS DOOR TO WINDOW SWITCH IN PASSENGER DOOR. RECOMMEND: 4 HRS ADDITIONAL ADVANCE DIAG TO LOCATE AND REPAIR OPEN CIRCUIT.
- REMOVED BOTH DOOR PANELS, PREFORMED WIGGLE TEST ON WINDOW UP WIRE. FOUND LOOSE CONNECTION IN DRIVERS DOOR IN CONNECTOR TO MAIN BODY HARNESS TO DOOR. REMOVED KICK PANEL AND DRIVERS HUSH PANEL TO GAIN ACCESS. CLEANED AND MODIFIED PINS IN CONNECTOR. WINDOWS NOW WORKS AT THIS TIME.
GEORGE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2021
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Mileage
96,851
Service Date
11/3/2021
Services Performed
- REPLACE RADIATOR FAN UNIT AS PER CUSTOMER TO REPLACE .. RECHECK AFTER , FOUND NO POWER TO FANS .. AND NOT WORKING , DTC FOR RADIATOR FAN ,ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION IN SYSTEM ,M NEEDS TIME TO CHECK SYSTEM .
- NECESSARY TO CHECK POWER AND GROUND FOUND NO POWER TO FAN UNIT , NECESSARY TO REMOVE AIR BOX AND CHECK WIRING TO FAN . CHECK ALL FUSES OK . FOUND GROUND WIRE UNDER HEAD LIGHT NUT LOOSE . MAKING FAN NOT TO WORK , RETORQUE NUT AND RECHECK SYSTEM POWER AND GROUND AT FAN CONNECTOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AFTER RETORQUE NUT UNDER HEAD LIGHT ON LEFT SIDE BY BATTERY ,, NOT AFTER MARKET WIRES IN FUSE BOX AND ADD ON FUSE FOR AFTER MARKET LIGHTS .. RE- ROAD TEST CAR AND RE-CHECK FAN OPERATION OK , NO MORE DTC FOR FAN SYSTEM .. ALSO FOUND PIN OUT OFF SOCKET IN RADIATOR FAN CONNECTOR , REMOVE AND RE INSTALL IN HOUSING PROPERLY.. FAN WORKING OK .
FRANK E. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2021
2017 Dodge Journey
Mileage
59,630
Service Date
10/11/2021
Services Performed
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: _po456_____ CODES RETRIEVED: scan vehicle and retrieved po456 small leak detected base smoke tested event system and found leaking at gas Recommend to replace gas And further testing
- 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 full performed oil change and 40 point inspection.
Daryeo L. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/29/2021
2005 Chrysler Town & Country
Mileage
95,513
Service Date
10/19/2021
Services Performed
- Removed and replaced rear brakes and rotors clean and lubed slides new brake pads adjusted parking brake. Front brakes are almost like new
- 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 __about a quart low. Performed oil change topped off of fluids _________________
GARY W. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/22/2021
2007 BMW 328i
Mileage
163,206
Service Date
10/21/2021
Services Performed
- Front Pads at 8mm on left front, 6mm on right front. Rear pads at 6mm. No codes in ABS system. Upon the brake inspection, found on the right front inner pad, the brake pad shim is jammed at the slide. The shim is broken but still jammed. Cut shim to prevent binding. Found all pins and slides for front and rear brakes are dry. Test drove vehicle 8 miles. Brakes did not lock up and no abnormalities were felt of brake system during test drive. Due to the Shim being broken it is recommended to replace the front pads, front rotors, front pad sensor, and perform a brake flush.
- Triangle is warning for service is due. Customer stated oil change was already performed. Reset Oil change service and vehicle check for customer.
- Right front turn signal socket is burnt and is slightly melted as is the headlamp assembly. Cleaned up contacts on turn signal socket and headlamp assembly. Replaced bulb with 7507. Turn signal currently operates properly. If problem occurs again, vehicle will need right headlamp assembly. For left rear tail lamps, found circuit board not in tail lamp assembly leaning against interior panel. Panel has burn marks and panel material is melted to bulbs. Found the tail lamp housing to be melted and does not hold circuit board. Cleaned circuit board and was able to install a bracket to properly hold board in tail lamp assembly. Left rear lights properly operate at this time. It is recommended to replace left rear tail lamp assembly.
- 40 POINT AAA INSPECTION
- The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: 2WU-TWC, 2TWC, 2AFS, 2HO2S, SFI. The engine test group is: 7BMXB03.0N52 and has California emissions.
- Smog Cert
- WIPER ARM &/OR BLADES – Remove & Replace – One or Both,Wiper Blade Assembly
- Wheel lock key is missing. Wheel lock key 37/21PT
JADE M. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/21/2021
2009 Ford Pickup
Mileage
211,218
Service Date
9/24/2021
Services Performed
- FAULT TRACE SYSTEM: ______ CODES RETRIEVED: P0012 INTAKE CAM POSITION TIMING – OVER – RETARDED (BANK 1) P0022 INTAKE CAM POSITION TIMING – OVER – RETARDED (BANK 2) P0346 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR A CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE (BANK 2) CHECKED CAMSHAFT TIMING WITH LAB SCOPE FOUND BOTH CAMS AND CRANK ARE IN SYSNC. CHECKED CONDITION AND CLEANLINESS OF INTERNAL ENG. TIMING PARTS WITH BORESCOPE AS FAR AS I CAN NO DAMAGE TO CHAINS OR CHAIN GUIDES. ALSO NOTED THERE IS A LOT OF SLUDGE/ CARBON BUILD UP INSIDE OF ENG. CHECKED OIL, NOT ON DIPSTICK, DRAINED OIL REMOVED 1.5 QUARTS OF OIL. THIS IS A 7 QUART SYSTEM, ENG. WAS 5.5 QUARTS LOW ON ENG. OIL. CHECKED HISTORY FOUND THERE IS 7500 MILES SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE, IF IT WAS NOT DONE SOMEWHERE ELSE. CHANGED OIL AND TEST SEEMS TO RUN FINE AT THIS TIME. FOUND THERE IS A EXHAUST LEAK FROM LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AFFECTING OXYGEN SENSOR READINGS. RECOMMEND: REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
- 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 _____5.5 QUARTS LOW__________
- COOLANT EXCHANGE AND SYSTEM INSPECTION
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD – Remove & Replace – F250 Super Duty,F350 Super Duty,V8,Gas Left
- BRAKE SYSTEM FLUID FLUSH
MARCOS C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/7/2021
2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage
96,496
Service Date
10/5/2021
Services Performed
- 2000 and up Smog inspection most cars and truckes
- Smog Cert
HOME D. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/5/2021
Services:
- Brakes & Brake Repair
- Oil Changes
- Tires & Tire Repair
- Mufflers & Exhaust
- Check Engine Light
- Belts & Hoses
- And Much More...
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