Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
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Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center opened in 1963 and has remained under family ownership for six decades at 2066 Placentia Avenue in Costa Mesa. The shop holds ASE certification for its technicians and carries AAA approval status within an award-winning facility. Across 168 customer reviews, the shop earns a 4.7-star average. Fitzgeralds serves Costa Mesa and wider Orange County, handling cars, trucks, vans, minivans, hybrids, SUVs, and fleet vehicles whether imported or domestically produced.
What distinguishes Fitzgeralds from neighboring shops is its dedication to hybrid vehicles as a dealer-priced alternative, plus a current promotion pairing smog inspection with a complimentary oil change. Most smog checks run 59 dollars all-inclusive. The shop publishes no brand affiliations, rebate programs, or explicit warranty terms on its public site, so customers seeking those specifics should inquire directly by phone at 949-548-8877.
Riley Waite scheduled a AAA multi-point inspection and accepted a ride home when offered, noting that staff completed diagnostic work without pressuring additional services. Jim Fisler reports walking in twice convinced a serious problem existed, only to receive honest assessments showing minor fixes. Joseph Tran recorded a single-star experience citing communication concerns about his four-runner repairs, standing as the sole low rating among 168 submitted reviews.
What Customers Say
Four reviewers specifically mention receiving honest assessments that saved them from unnecessary repairs, while three customers highlight the complimentary shuttle rides and professional conduct of staff. A single negative review cites communication frustrations about vehicle problems, accounting for 1 of 168 total reviews that maintain a 4.7-star average.
Working Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–2 PM |
Services
Preventive Maintenance
Thirty, sixty, and ninety-thousand-mile service intervals including fluid flushing, tire rotation, and multi-point inspections for extended drivetrain life.
Brake System Repair
Brake pad replacement and rotor resurfacing using quality components backed by documented workmanship warranties from their ASE-certified team.
Smog Certification
California smog inspection with passing certification including evaporative system testing and emissions control verification for registration renewal.
Hybrid Specialty Service
Battery health assessment and repair for hybrid vehicles at dealer-level competence minus the franchise overhead and scheduling delays.
Transmission Service
Transmission fluid exchange, leak sealing, and full rebuild capabilities for automatics and manual gearboxes alike on domestic and import platforms.
Engine Diagnostics
Computer-controlled diagnosis utilizing factory-style scan tools to pinpoint check-engine concerns before costly component replacement.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Climate control system repair covering compressor clutch function, refrigerant recharge, and blend-door actuator replacement for passenger comfort restoration.