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Good A/C Service Shop in Socal

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by sandman8108, Jun 28, 2022.

  1. Jun 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM
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    sandman8108

    sandman8108 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone know of a good shop in Socal for full A/C service?

    Evacuate the whole system, vacuum, refill, etc

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Jul 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    amansker

    amansker Ramen!

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    I had a system rebuilt at Pep Boys (Oceanside). They used aftermarket parts and it crashed in two years. Then took it to B&D Auto Repair / Vista. I've used them for years with three different vehicles. They only use OEM parts and really seemed to know what they were doing. Put ink in system to identify slight leak. Fixed and all was well for 2 years until I wrecked that truck.

    https://www.bndauto.com/
     
  3. Jul 1, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    Pep Boys is not a repair facility. It is a store that sells underglow
     
  4. Jul 2, 2022 at 8:06 AM
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    They basically went out of business and now the stores are owned by AdvancedAuto. Manny, Moe, and Jack are truly dead.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2022 at 2:14 PM
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    amansker

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    The Pep Boys in Vista, CA has 6-8 work bays and they do install parts and do maintenance. I think it is still called Pep Boys here. I confirmed I was talking to an ASE certified tech. Used them twice and stopped years ago. They do talk like sales reps from a store more than mechanics.
     

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