V.M. Automechanics & Tires

V.M. Auto Mechanics & Tire Shop is a family-owned and operated business proudly serving Chula Vista and surrounding communities with honest, affordable, and dependable automotive care. Our experienced technicians specialize in engine diagnostics, brake repair, suspension and steering services, transmission maintenance, electrical repairs, A/C service, oil changes, tune-ups, diesel vehicle repair, and preventative maintenance for domestic and foreign vehicles. We also offer new and quality used tires, tire installation, flat tire repair, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and TPMS services. We are committed to providing quality workmanship, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service to keep your vehicle safe and reliable.

V.M. Automechanics & Tires is an auto repair shop in Chula Vista, California. It is listed at 1135 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911, which places it among the local businesses of Chula Vista that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under mechanic, tire shop, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

In Chula Vista, shops are busiest on Monday mornings and before holiday weekends, so a mid-week appointment gets a car seen faster. Labor rates across California vary by neighborhood and by shop type, from small independents to dealership service bays, and mobile mechanics now cover many routine jobs in the driveway. Before authorizing a repair, ask for the estimate in writing, whether the shop warranties parts and labor (12 months / 12,000 miles is common, some offer more), and whether it can provide a loaner or a shuttle. Check the listing for hours, the makes the shop works on and its Google rating, then call ahead, since walk-in capacity is limited at smaller shops.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. The most common schedule is 8 am–6 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 427-5214. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, thirdaveautocenter.com.

Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 90 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded auto repair shops in Chula Vista.

Chula Vista is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Chula Vista follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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