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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2015 Hyundai Genesis
Mileage86,159Service Date2/5/2025Services 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 _____OK______________
- SEE REPORT … NEEDS BATTERY REPLACE AND CHECK ..
- FOUND THAT POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IS BROKEN AND WILL NEED TO GET REPLACED.
SARAH G. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/6/2025 -
2015 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Mileage98,110Service Date1/31/2025Services Performed- REPLACED EGR COOLER
- REPLACED INJECTION PUMP
Brent M. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/31/2025 -
2007 Porsche 911
Mileage93,192Service Date1/28/2025Services Performed- DISCONNECT AND CONNECT BATTERY GROUND, DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FOR REPAIRS, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALLED(R&I) REAR BUMPER APRON, R&I HEAT SHIELDS AND EXHAUST AS NEEDED, R&I MOTOR SUPPORT PLATE TO MOUNTS TO ACCESS WATER PUMP, REPLACED WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT. CORRECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND NO OTHER COOLANT LEAKS AT THIS TIME. NOTE: DURING REMOVAL OF LEAKING COOLANT PUMP, FOUND MISSING ONE BOLT. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, FOUND A PREVIOUS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR DAMAGED THREADS LEFT TO A BROKEN TAB/EZ OUT EXTRACTOR IN HOLE. UNABLE TO SECURE NEW PUMP CORRECTLY, HAD TO PERFORM REPAIRS ON ENGINE BLOCK TO PROPERLY MOUNT NEW WATER PUMP. SEE LINE BELOW FOR DETAILS.
- USED MULTIPLE RESCUE BITS UNTIL ABLE TO CLEAR THREADS OF OLD BROKEN EZ-OUT TAB LEFT FROM PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF WATER PUMP. SHOP OWNER INSTALLED TIME-SERT AND ABLE TO SECURE NEW WATER PUMP TO BLOCK AS DESIGNED.
- REPLACED REAR LICENSE PLATE CONNECTOR. NOTE: STILL HAS OTHER 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ON TAIL LAMPS BROKEN AS WELL.
NIELS M. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/28/2025 -
2015 Lexus RX 350
Mileage114,435Service Date1/22/2025Services Performed- The vehicle passed the SMOG inspection at this time. The vehicle has according to the underhood label: SFI, 2AFS, 2TWC, 2HO2S, TWC. The engine test group is: FTYXT03.5BER and has California emissions. Certificate: UG727792C
- Smog Cert
BARBARA W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/23/2025 -
2005 Toyota Highlander
Mileage174,770Service Date1/16/2025Services 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 _engine oil was full. Performed oil change topped off washer fluid set tire pressures reset maintenance light __________________
- Went ahead and tightened up serpentine belt that was causing squealing on startup. Goodwill
PRADEEPA G. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/18/2025 -
2007 Chrysler 300
Mileage230,000Service Date1/14/2025Services Performed- The only way to properly repair this is dash replacement due to the plastic falling apart. Created new bracket to hold ignition assembly. Operates properly at this time.
Michael G. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/14/2025 -
2021 Mercedes-Benz C300
Mileage55,654Service Date1/10/2025Services 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_____________
- KEY FOB BATTERY – Replace – GOODWILL
JOHN W. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/11/2025 -
2012 Chrysler 200
Mileage135,872Service Date12/28/2024Services Performed- Confirmed customer concern. Vehicle has been driven 840 miles since last visit. Scanned vehicle Received code: P0441 EVAP system incorrect purge flow. Using bii-directional testing with the scan tool, activated the purge valve. No response from valve. due to location of purge valve to perform final test of valve, the Powertrain Control Module needs to be removed to access the purge valve to remove to bench test valve. Recommend purge valve and replace if fails bench test.
- Performed bench test on purge valve. Valve failed testing. Installed new factory purge valve onto vehicle. Cleared codes. Performed in bay service test. Service test passed at this time. Test drove vehicle. No problems at this time.
LYNN Z. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/30/2024 -
2015 BMW 428i
Mileage49,232Service Date12/26/2024Services Performed- 2000 and up Smog inspection most cars and trucks
- Smog Cert
BERNARD W. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/26/2024 -
2011 MINI Cooper
Mileage177,040Service Date12/20/2024Services 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 ___OK________________
- CLEAN FRONT OF ENGINE TO LOCATE OIL LEAK. AFTER CLEANING FRONT OF ENGINE, FOUND FREEZE PLUG IN FRONT OF BLOCK CAUSING OIL LEAK. SEE LINE BELOW FOR REPAIRS.
- REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL(R&I) ENGINE BELT, FOUND SATURATED IN OIL, ALSO DAMAGED WATER PUMP PULLEY FROM OIL CONTAMINATION, R&I FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, AND BELT TENSIONER TO ACCESS AND REPLACE FRONT CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND FREEZE PLUG ON BLOCK. DURING REMOVAL OF SEAL AND FREEZE PLUG, FOUND PIECES OF TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAILS WEDGED BETWEEN FRONT CRANK SEAL. DETERMINED DETERIORATING TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAILS CAUSING OIL LEAKS. SEE LINE BELOW FOR CONTINUED REPAIRS.
- REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKET DUE TO INCORRECT VACUUM IN ENGINE CRANKCASE, SPEC SHOULD BE AT 36 mb, FOUND AT 18, POSSIBLE DUE TO CLOGGED/RESTRICTED PCV SYSTEM IN VALVE COVER, ALSO FRONT OIL CRANK SEAL LEAKING. REPLACED ENGINE OIL VALVE COVER. TRANSFER CAMSHAFT SENSORS AS NEEDED.
- DURING FRONT CRANK SEAL REPLACEMENT, FOUND TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAIL PIECES IN CRANKCASE. REMOVE ITEMS FROM FRONT OF ENGINE AS NEEDED TO ACCESS AND REPLACE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES. ALSO REPLACE VANOS ADJUSTERS FOR BOTH INTAKE AND EXHAUST CAMSHAFTS. INSTALL NEW TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND GUIDE PIN SCREWS. RESEAL FRONT CRANKSHAFT AS NEEDED. DUE TO BROKEN GUIDE RAILS PIECES IN CRANKCASE, REMOVE ENGINE OIL PAN(AS GOODWILL GESTURE) TO INSPECT, FOUND MULTIPLE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE RAIL PIECES IN OIL PUMP PICK UP SCREEN. REMOVE AND CLEAN SCREEN. RESEAL OIL PAN AS NEEDED. AFTER REPAIRS, CLEAN TOP AND BOTTOM OF ENGINE, RESET AND RE-LEARN ENGINE ADAPTATION VALUES. ROAD TEST AFTER REPAIRS, FOUND NOW ENGINE OPERATING AS DESIGNED. RETURN VEHICLE TO CUSTOMER. NOTE: TEST CRANKCASE PRESSURE AFTER ALL REPAIRS, FOUND AT 39 mb(OK).
MARCIE G. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/21/2024 -
2012 Honda Fit
Mileage66,045Service Date12/20/2024Services 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 _engine oil was full. Performed all change reset maintenance light set tire pressures topped off washer fluid __________________
- Removed and replaced cabin air filter
- Performed brake system flush
- Replaced rear wiper blade
DENISE M. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/20/2024 -
2013 Ford Fiesta
Mileage152,671Service Date12/19/2024Services Performed- Confirmed customer concern. Scanned vehicle. Received no codes. Audio Control Module is communicating at this time. Performed hard reset on Audio Control Module. No changes. Removed Audio Control Module to test for power and grounds. Confirmed power and grounds are present according to the wiring diagrams. No output signal. Recommend Audio Control Unit and unit MIGHT require programming to vehicle.
AMBROSIA S. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/19/2024